Ohio Department of Transportation Southwest Ohio Litter Summit
Southwest Ohio Litter Summit Registration
Litter is a persistent and preventable problem, and one that knows no boundaries; it affects neighborhoods, communities, local roads, and highway corridors. Since 2007, ODOT has collected 3.7 million bags of trash statewide along state, US, and interstate highways costing taxpayers $37 million. Unfortunately, litter is back as soon as it is picked up.
ODOT recognizes communities, citizens, law enforcement, businesses, and leaders are frustrated with Ohio's litter problem and is working with its litter partners to find a solution.
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, ODOT will host the Southwest Ohio Litter Summit at Tangeman University Center, 2766 UC Mainstreet Cincinnati, OH 45221, room 400 B and C, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free Summit is a joint effort between ODOT, Keep Ohio Beautiful, and Keep Cincinnati Beautiful.
The Summit will bring together litter stakeholders to identify litter pickup and prevention programs, available resources, and litter hot spots; learn about national litter research; hear case studies and best management practices; and leave with educational resources and action items.
For more information, contact Joel Hunt, ODOT Highway Beautification and Pollinator Habitat Program at 614-466-7173 or Joel.Hunt@dot.ohio.gov
Agenda
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Welcome Mike Mennett, Executive Director, Keep Ohio Beautiful & Joel Hunt, Program Administrator, Highway Beautification and Pollinator Habitat Program, ODOT & Local Guests
9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: ‘From the Bottom Up’ Chad Pregracke, President and Founder of Living Lands & Waters
10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Engaging Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, and Judges/Environmental Crimes Task Force Overview - Montgomery County Environmental Crimes Task Force, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Robbie Jackson and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Caroline Kotlas
11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch & Networking
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Why People Litter? Dr. Wesley Schultz, California State University, San Marcos
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Litter Abatement Best Management Practices - Doug Gruver, ODOT Highway Management Administrator
2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Break
2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Cultural Competencies and Homeless Camps - Chico Lockhart, Downtown Cincinnati Inc., Social Service Outreach Coordinator; Officer Tim Eppstein, Cincinnati Police; PATH workers
3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions • #1 – Community Engagement & Youth Programming (Creating and Managing Litter Events/Education) – Kara Luggen & Megan Beck, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful - Presenters
• #2 – Residential and Businesses Programs – Michelle Balz, HCRSWD/OES; Jennifer Henderson, Ohio Department of Transportation - Presenters
• #3 – Law Enforcement Issues (Cover Your Load Law/Illegal Dumping/City Ordinances and Code) – Deputy Robbie Jackson, Montgomery County Environmental Crimes Task Force – Presenter
4:15 to 4:30 p.m. Conclusion & Adjourn - Participants provided with flash drives with pertinent information
