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Restoring Pioneer Creek: a volunteer-led project in Athens
A neighborhood-led restoration of Pioneer Creek needs $1,000 for saplings and equipment.
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Pioneer Creek has been used as an informal dump for years. This June, 110 neighbors turned up for a first cleanup, filling 178 bags in a single morning. Now we want to restore it for good.
We have a plan agreed with the municipal water board, including native species selected by a local botanist.
The area floods more each year, and fish have returned for the first time in a decade after our first cleanup. Restoring it will protect homes and bring back shade.
All the labor is volunteered. We just need materials.
Funds buy saplings, gloves, bags, hire of a skip, and signage.
Where the $1,000 goes:
• Native saplings and stakes: $590
• Tools and protective gear: $155
• Waste removal and skip hire: $120
• Signage and educational materials: $135
If you're reading this, thank you.
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Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. I hope August is when things finally get easier
how is Lefteris doing now?
Thanks for sharing this. More neighborhoods should do this. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings
Stay strong, Lefteris. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Lefteris?
sending love, Lefteris. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 5 people at work.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lefteris
I hope things turn around soon. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!
wishing you the best, Lefteris. Great idea, hope you get there. Blessings.
best of luck, Lefteris. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings!
thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. All the best.
Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Gaziantep.
Wishing you peace, Lefteris. Great idea, hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care
Hope you get there. Sent it to 39 people at work. All the best