Volunteer Impact

A Statewide Effort

Keep Arkansas Beautiful Annual Impact Report

Keep Arkansas Beautiful had a remarkable year in 2024! Thank you to our dedicated volunteers, coordinators and community leaders for helping us continue to make a substantial impact on Arkansas’ environment. Explore the key results below and download the full Year-End Volunteer Impact Report.

Statewide Participation

In 2024, volunteers from all 75 counties in Arkansas came together to make a real difference, organizing hundreds of cleanup events statewide. From trails to urban centers, our volunteers showed up to protect and preserve our home.

829 Volunteer Events
891 Cleanup Coordinators
21,517 Volunteers
129,102 Volunteer Hours

Environmental Impact

One of the most impressive achievements of 2024 was the removal of thousands of tons of litter, debris and waste from Arkansas’ public spaces, roadways and shorelines, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy The Natural State as intended — green and pristine.

794 Public Spaces Cleaned
1,366 Tons of Waste Removed
1,528.15 Miles of Roadway Cleaned
209,328.4 Pounds of Litter Recycled

Sustainability Efforts

But it’s not just about removing waste — it’s also about creating a greener, more sustainable future for Arkansas. In 2024, Keep Arkansas Beautiful volunteers helped plant new community gardens, restore lands and add trees, ensuring a lasting positive impact on the environment.

81 Community Gardens Created
7,843 Tires Collected
20,280.85 Acres of Land Restored

Education

Education is the key to ending litter for good, and in 2024, Keep Arkansas Beautiful continued to inspire the next generation to care for their environment. Through engaging classroom activities and volunteer opportunities, we empowered youth to become environmental stewards for life.

6,070 Youth Educated
55 Schools Reached
14 Educator Workshops Held
258 Educators in Attendance

Outreach

Community involvement is the backbone of our success. By engaging local residents, we foster a long-lasting culture of care for Arkansas’ natural beauty.

22 Community Workshops Held
1,527 Individuals in Attendance

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