Committee sets stewardship calendar and outreach for 2027 cleanups; seeks sponsor confirmations

Member Lam volunteered to lead outreach to cleanup sponsors and to return in November or December with a finalized 2027 cleanup schedule. He asked the group to review current sponsors and proposed dates so the committee can secure commitments well before the season.

Chair and members confirmed an October 18 cleanup already has sponsor commitments from Daily Bread and Micah. The committee also discussed recurring problems with overflowing or missing trash and recycling receptacles at access points (Winterberry, Tigertail) and cited three wildlife‑proof yellow-top recycling cans that are reported to be on order. Members suggested splitting volunteer groups to cover more area during large cleanups and exploring donation or sponsor-driven funding to supplement the reduced committee budget for supplies and receptacle purchases.

Why this matters: volunteers and sponsors provide the on‑the‑ground cleanup capacity; securing sponsors early helps ensure coverage and reduces visitor impacts to nesting habitats when cleanups and education are coordinated.