![]() “The litter in our water came from all parts of our community so it’s great to see everyone here from individual to business,” she said. Gibi thanked Yamaha Rightwaters for the motors it donated, along with Nobody Trashes Tennessee and TVA for their contributions, among others. She also encouraged people to attend cleanups, and adopt river miles or drains. ![]() That’s really going to make a difference in the long run,” she said. “I just challenge people to give up one single use item this year, whether it be a plastic straw, a plastic cup, a Styrofoam cup. She encouraged people to reduce use of single use items. Even when people properly dispose trash, natural disasters like floods or tornadoes can lead to it reaching the river. Sometimes she said it blows out of trucks or trash cans or was thrown intentionally as litter on the land before getting washed or blown into the water system. She said 80 percent of litter that ends up in the river started out on land. She said the March 22 cleanup was not just an opportunity to pick up litter, but also an opportunity to educate on how it got there. ![]() The organization works across the Tennessee River watershed in seven states. Since Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful put its first boat in the water in 2019, she has overseen the removal of more than 500,000 pounds of trash. The organization removed more than 65,000 pounds of trash so far in 2023, Gibi said. Her organization has two 26-foot boats that regularly take volunteers to clean up shorelines. “Most importantly, it’s our beautiful backyard.” ![]() It’s why our towns were founded,” Gibi said of the river and the cities along it. She said the Tennessee River is one of the most diverse river systems in North America and is home to 230 species of fish. Gibi told Hellbender Press Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful is the first Keep America Beautiful affiliate to focus solely on a river. “People are coming to see this river because of its beauty, and that beauty is dependent on an incredibly delicate ecosystem, so that’s why it’s so important to take care of it,” Gibi said. Tourism, she said, is the second largest industry in Tennessee. She said the river system, including national fishing tournaments, generates $12 billion per year for the recreation industry. $62k-82k yearly est.Kathleen Gibi, Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful’s executive director, emphasized the economic importance of keeping the lake and the Tennessee River watershed clean. portfolio includes Alcoa's corporate headquarters (ACC), Alcoa's Technology Center (ATC), four smelters, hydroelectric power and a calcined coke plant. We're hiring a Corporate and Securities Paralegal professional with the opportunity to work remotely and be part of the Corporate Secretary's Office (CSO), within the Legal Department. Pittsburgh offers beautiful views of our three rivers, access to fan-favorite sports teams, and so much more! To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, Alcoa Corp provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment! Outside of the office, Pittsburgh itself is one of the country's most livable and affordable cities - combining the city feel with small town charm. Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center, located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh, allows employees to experience firsthand whether working virtually or on-site or a hybrid of the two what being a values-based company means. Job DescriptionInside Sales and Marketing position in downtown Atlanta, GA working in the Gift and Home Accessory industry. Two's has evolved over 50+ years into a powerhouse brand in multiple categories and a dynamic team of Territory Managers that serve as advocates for our retail partners. The Inside Sales Account Managers attend trade shows several times a year in Atlanta and Dallas to meet and work with their customers. You will become an in-house sales and marketing specialist for Two's Company complete line of ever-changing gift, apparel and home accessory products. We are establishing a new team of Inside Sales Account Managers based in Atlanta. Two's Company is dedicated to innovation and trendsetting in the giftware industry and prides itself in providing the independent retailers with high style fashion, gift and home products at moderate prices. Our mission is to create loyal Two's fans forever. The most qualified candidates will then have an in-person interview at our Atlanta showroom. This team will initially train and work together in our Downtown Atlanta Showroom.
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