Shubnell is coordinating the kickoff of a community-based undertaking to improve the visual landscape of Lancaster County through a local volunteer effort aimed at preventing litter, reducing waste and enhancing environmental quality.

Keep America Beautiful was founded in 1953 and today has nearly 600 state and local affiliates across America, including 20 in Virginia.

The Keep Lancaster Beautiful affiliate will involve citizens, business, government and civic organizations, said Shubnell. Efforts will focus on an outreach endeavor with schools, retail outlets, churches, social clubs and community groups geared toward increasing community awareness that litter is more than unsightly, it damages the environment and jeopardizes real estate values.

“All residents can contribute to a cleaner community through thoughtful prevention,” said Shubnell.

An organizational meeting will be scheduled for the fall. Shubnell also can be contacted at larrythelitterguy@gmail.com.