Skagway’s group of young environmentalists, the Planet Protectors, were awarded the Litter Prevention Program award by the Alaska Litter Prevention and Recycling organization at this year’s Alaska Forum.
The Planet Protectors are made up of students in grades 2-5.
“Skagway’s Planet Protectors is an outstanding example of a successful, community-centered litter prevention program driven by youth leadership and education,” ALPAR officials wrote in recognizing them. “This inspiring group is led by Dr. Rachel Dewan, Director for the Skagway Public Library, who volunteers her time to shepherd this group of tiny titans. Their mission is to clean, protect, and conserve Skagway’s beautiful valley, demonstrating that meaningful environmental stewardship can begin at a young age.”
As a program of the Skagway Public Library, Planet Protectors provides young people with structured, hands-on opportunities to care for their community. Members regularly conduct outdoor sweeps throughout Skagway, picking up litter from public spaces and helping ensure that trash does not accumulate or enter local waterways.
The Planet Protectors were nominated for the award by Jamie Bricker of the Skagway Visitor Center.
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