Keep Austin Beautiful

Mission: To empower citizens of Greater Austin to take personal responsibility for enhancing their community environment.

Description:
Areas of Focus

• Litter prevention
• Beautification and community improvement
• Waste reduction and resource conservation

Program Areas

• Cleanup Program
Major volunteer cleanup events
Neighborhood and community cleanup projects
• Beautification Program
School and community beautification projects

• Education Program
Educational presentations and activities with students and adults

History:
To preserve Austin’s quality of life, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, spearheaded by Steve Matthews and Barbara Vackar, established Keep Austin Beautiful in 1985.

Contact people:

Jessica Wilson, Project Coordinator, (512) 391-0617, (email) Alanna Reed, Event Manager, (512) 391-0622, (email) Monica Magee, Program Manager, (512) 391-0619, (email)

Office fax number: (512) 391-0624

Address:

55 North IH-35, Ste 215 Austin, TX 78702 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.KeepAustinBeautiful.org

Directions:

Keep Austin Beautiful's office is located on the South West corner of the Congress and Riverside intersection. It is a two story office building with reflective glass windows, and our office is on the East end of the building.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 22/21   Nearest Bus Stop: #1, 1 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.capmetro.org/riding/trip_info.asp

Last updated on November 19, 2009