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Plastic bags in trees should be stopped at their source. Even as we attempt to improve conditions on the ground, strengthening communities while doing so, we invite you to learn more about our plastic problems and how to stop them from Beyond Plastics (@beyondplasticsaction) below: ~~~~~ NYC implemented a plastic bag ban in October 2020. Nearly 7 months later, the DEC is beginning to ramp up enforcement which is critical. Prior to the bag ban, New Yorkers used a staggering 2...3 billion plastic bags every year. These bags pose a threat to wildlife, oceans, waterways, and human health. Beyond Plastics activists have logged hundreds of complaints about retailers who continue to give out plastic bags in violation of the ban, particularly in NYC. Some chains, including Dollar General, Gristedes and D'Agostino's seem to view the law as a suggestion rather than a mandate. We're fortunate that New York State passed a strong bag ban and you can help reduce this unnecessary source of plastic pollution by calling on the DEC to fully enforce the bag ban, Tuesday, May 18th. ~~~~~ Dial: 518-402-8545 to share your support of the plastic bag ban and urge proper enforcement. #PlanetOverPlastic #plasticpollution #refusesingleuse #embracereuse #breakfreefromplastic #toxicplastic #plasticfree #plasticpollutes #wildlifeoverwaste #embracereuse #reuserevolution

Thanks to the 30 volunteers who helped to take care for the #RidgewoodReservoir today! We pulled invasive weeds in the pollinator garden and along the west causeway and we planted 50 Goldenrod plugs. We also cut invasive vines on the east causeway. Thank you to City Council Members Darma Diaz Darma Diaz, Bob Holden Robert Holden, and Antonio Reynoso Council Member Antonio Reynoso for their support of our environmental stewardship programs.... New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Donovan Richards Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams

Thanks to @heather.wolf.18 for leading a bird walk at the #RidgewoodReservoir this morning. Pictured are a Downy woodpecker, Eastern kingbird and a Baltimore oriole + Italian wall gecko. Grateful to City Councilwoman Darma Diaz for her support of our environmental education programs! New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

Thanks to the 100 volunteers who cleaned Plumb Beach today! We removed 150 bags for trash! Thank you to Alan Maisel and Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages for their continued support of our Plumb Beach cleanups. Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Gateway National Recreation Area New York Cares New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

Join author and naturalist Heather Wolf (@brooklynbridgebirds) for Bird Watching at the #RidgewoodReservoir - THIS SUNDAY @ 8AM! We are in peak migration season, so it's a great time to come out and enjoy the reservoir and see some birds! TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND MASKS ARE REQUIRED... To register: http://bit.ly/BirdsatRR : David Chuchuca #birdwatching #birds #nature #birdsofinstagram #birding #birdphotography #birdstagram #bird #wildlife #wildlifephotography #instabirds #naturelovers #tours #ornithology #brooklynbridgebirds