Newberry Country Land Stewards

We envision a Sustainable Newberry Country, where we conserve and protect the environment, steward our natural resources, and promote public access and enjoyment of our region’s many natural wonders.

Action Team Leader: Shannon Shahan cleanup@newberryregionalpartnership.org

Newberry Country Land Stewards is an action team of the Newberry Regional Partnership

See “SUSTAINABLE NEWBERRY COUNTRY – Our Plan for Wildfire & Public Safety” on page 12 of the Strategic Action Plan 2025-2030.

Clean Up Trash and Garbage from Forested Areas

Working with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and other federal, state and local government agencies, clean up trash and garbage from Newberry Country forested areas, including areas where homeless camps are located.

Since August 2024, the Newberry Country Land Stewards and its partners have made significant strides in maintaining our public lands, removing over 720 cubic yards of trash, more than 26 abandoned RVs, multiple propane tanks, pallets, shopping carts, and other miscellaneous items. This remarkable achievement, totaling more than 1,099 volunteer hours, reflects the dedication of our many members and partners.

VOLUNTEER!

What to bring: Sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, your favorite tools and a positive attitude! We’ll provide trash bags and lunch!

This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to our community, meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and make a tangible impact.

Sign up now to volunteer:

Reach out to Shannon at cleanup@newberryregionalpartnership.org

Resources:

Guidelines for picking up trash (Adopted by Discover Your Forest – Public Land Stewards)

Click here to get the Sons of Smokey app. The Sons of Smokey app (SOS) is a mobile application designed to help public land users and volunteers identify, document, and remove trash from public lands. It’s available for both iPhone and Android devices. The app allows users to geolocate trash and abandoned vehicles, mark locations for cleanup, and document areas that have been cleaned up.