Good Works Columbus: August 4th, 2025
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Things you can do in person
Litter Pick Ups
Monday, August 4th 5:30pm-7:00pm
1142 E 17th Ave
Join Green Columbus for the last month of the Litter League.
Transit Columbus Monthly meeting
Tuesday, August 12th 7pm
Main Library, Columbus OH, Meeting Room 1A
Join Transit Columbus to advocate for better public transportation in central Ohio.
All Aboard Ohio Meetings
Statewide meeting - Aug. 9th 10am (Zoom)
Columbus chapter meeting - Aug. 16th 10am (Grandview Heights Public Library)
Join All Aboard Ohio in advocating for regional rail.Olentangy River Cleanup
August 16th, 9am-12pm
Join us for the Olentangy Watershed River Clean Up, a community event dedicated to preserving the beauty of our beloved river! We'll be gathering at the Cherry Street Canoe Launch near 225 Cherry Street, Delaware, OH 43015 for a morning of fun and environmental action. Grab your friends, family, and neighbors, and let's make a difference together!Equipment will be provided, including trash grabbers, gloves, safety vests, and onion bags. Please wear sturdy, close-toed shoes that can get wet, along with clothes that can get wet or dirty. No bare feet or flip flops will be allowed. You should expect to wade through the river to look for trash; there may be some areas where it's not possible to walk on the river bank, and where you will wade through the water. Individuals that wish to bring kayaks or canoes may do so as these will be utilized to carry water logged trash and debris.
Save the Date: Green Columbus Fall Tree Giveaway
Franklinton - September 28th
South Side - October 5th
Linden - October 12th
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Things you can do online
Columbus Climate Action Plan update
The City of Columbus is proud to renew its commitment to achieving our community’s climate goals. To keep Columbus on track to reach a 45% reduction in pollution by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050, we are updating the Columbus Climate Action Plan. The update to the Plan includes adjusting each of our community’s climate actions to ensure we’re achieving our 2030 climate goal and aligning the plan with the progress we have made towards our climate goals.We want your feedback!
Help Columbus achieve its Climate Action Plan goals. Your input will help shape the 2025 update of the Columbus Climate Action Plan. Take the survey now!
City of Columbus Deer Survey
Columbus City Council and the Department of Neighborhoods are partnering on an initiative to examine the impact of the white-tailed deer population in our community. After consulting with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and The Ohio State University, the city is launching a community survey to better understand Columbus residents’ general sentiments surrounding deer in neighborhoods. The survey also will collect feedback on potential city-led deer management strategies, to help the city identify practical ways to manage issues associated with our deer population.Please complete our survey to help us determine how best to manage our relationships with our four-legged neighbors. The survey takes 5-10 minutes and does not collect any identifying information, so submissions will be anonymous.
Metro Parks Survey
Metro Parks have launched a new survey looking for feedback. We want to hear your perspective on what we’re doing well, what could be improved, what new ideas we should consider, and what changes may help us better serve our community and support one another as a team. Is there an amenity you wish our parks had? Did you attend an event that you really loved and think more people should know about it?Columbus Urban Forestry Master Plan Feedback
One of the most significant actions recommended in the UFMP is to improve regulations to protect and preserve trees in Columbus. The City has been is moving forward on working to improve these regulations over the past few years, passing a Public Tree Code regulation, which included a technical manual that serves to aid users in compliance with that code.
A revised technical manual is now available, and we would like to hear from you! Comments are due by July 31, 2025.City of Columbus Alternative Response Survey
The City of Columbus wants to know how well our public safety and behavioral health response programs are working when people need support. We want to hear what matters most to you.
This survey takes about 7-10 minutes to complete. No personal information is collected.Zoning Feedback
Phase 2 for the Columbus zoning update is beginning and the city is looking for feedback.
Other Stuff
Things I’m reading/watching:
Local Politics: The Franklin County Democratic Party keeps its thumb on the scale from Matter News
Nearly $8M of city budget allocated to 'stabilizing' problematic intersections from ABC6
The state of micromobility in Columbus from WOSU
Have a great day everyone and see you next week!
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