Getting Involved in Good Environmental Stewardship

Join Big Sweep to help us keep our state's watersheds clean. Pollution in our watersheds destroys wildlife habitat and food sources, and it ruins many opportunities for recreation. Everyone suffers from harmful debris entangling boat motors, hurting animals, and tarnishing nature's beauty.

If you are interested in volunteering, fill out the registration form below or contact your County Coordinator or call the Big Sweep Hotline at 1-800-27-SWEEP. During The 2007 North Carolina Big Sweep, more than 18,000 of us picked up 365 tons of debris from North Carolina's watersheds. Help us make it an even bigger, more successful sweep in 2008!

REGISTER NOW! NOTICE: YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 14 YEARS OLD TO REGISTER. Minors under the age of 14 must have their parent(s) or guardian to complete this form on their behalf.

First Name:_____________________________________________

Last Name:_____________________________________________

Mailing Address:__________________________________________________

City:____________________________________________

State:_____________________________________________

Phone Number With Area Code:____________________________________________

E-Mail Address:__________________________________________________

List County Or Site You Are Interested In Helping (note: space may be limited at some locations):________________________________________________________________________________

Do You Have Any Physical Limitations Or Other Comments?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! Please mail this form to PO Box 126, Zebulon, NC 27597-0126 or fax it to 919/366-3890. We will contact you soon. We really need financial support, too. Will you also consider becoming a donor? If so, please complete the membership form below.

MEMBERSHIP FORM

Become a Member of N.C. Big Sweep. Show your support for our year-round effort to protect North Carolina's watersheds debris. With your membership, you will receive a subscription to the Big Sweep newsletter, a copy of our annual report and the official Big Sweep decal.

MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL!

The Big Sweep members will receive an official Big Sweep T-shirt for free if you complete this form! Minimum $25 donation for this offer. Let us know what T-shirt size you want, and we will match your size with one of our various designs in stock.

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Yes, I want to support North Carolina Big Sweep and clean waterways with a gift at the following level:

____Benefactor ($250 or more) ____Patron ($50) ____Sustainer ($100) ____Friend ($25)

Does your employer provide matching funds?

If yes, employer's name _______________________

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Make check payable to N.C. Big Sweep and mail this form to: N.C. Big Sweep

P.O. Box 126

Zebulon, NC 27597-0126

Or, if paying by Visa or Mastercard, you can fax this completed form to (919) 366-3890.

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Please specify exact amount of your gift $________

THANK YOU!

We Need Litter Collectors, Boaters, and Fishermen to Lend a Helping Hand.
Kids can learn hands-on about the effects of aquatic litter. Bring along your supervised:
  • School group
  • Scout troop
  • Church group
  • 4-H Club
  • Sports team
  • Youth organization
Adults can be reminded that we are all stewards of our environment. Come along with your:
  • Civic organization
  • Garden club
  • Church group
  • Company colleagues
  • Neigborhood organization
  • Trade association

Be a Data Detective when you help with Big Sweep. Our volunteers take notes on the kind of debris collected every year, and this helps us to understand where our clean water laws are not working. Have a look at our online data entry card to see an example of what we use. After this data is collected, we can analyze it and pinpoint the sources of debris in order to help enforce our laws and focus our educational efforts.

 

Tips to Remember for the Spring Mini-Sweep or our annual cleanup on 4 October 2008:
  • Take a hat or visor and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
  • Wear old, comfortable clothes. You will get dirty.
  • Take a snack and a drink along. You'll probably get thirsty.
  • Bring some insect repellent and a pair of gloves.
  • Make sure your shoes are sturdy and have closed toes. Your shoes may get wet. Do not go barefoot.
  • Stay with a partner or group, and be sure that children are supervised by an adult.
  • Wear a life jacket if you'll be in a boat. Do not wade into the water to gather debris if the current is fast. Never enter the water unless you know its depth and are wearing a life jacket. Be safe and careful.
  • Watch for snakes and spiders. Be careful of poison oak and poison ivy.
  • Watch out for steep, slippery, and unstable banks. If you are unsure of conditions, find a safer place or ask for assistance.
  • Do not touch medical waste, chemical containers, barrels, pesticides, or other dangerous items. Note their location and tell your site coordinator.
  • Do not touch any animals, dead or alive. Trapped or injured animals may bite, and they can carry disease. Alert your site coordinator.
  • Have a safe, fun time!

     

     
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    Our statewide headquarters is:
    North Carolina Big Sweep
    P.O. Box 126
    Zebulon, NC 27597
    Phone: (919) 366-3888
    Fax: (919) 366-3890