Community Clean Up In Progress

Community Clean Up In Progress I have created this page to show the efforts my supporters and I are making to clean up the trash in my community of Juneau, Ak. Venmo -McRae-1.

Paypal āœŒļøā¤ļø I wanted to make a difference. I created this page to bring awareness to our litter problem. To show efforts made to combat it and hopefully encourage others to mind their trash and help pitch in. I am not a non profit or a business. All efforts made are on my time, my vehicle, my dime, with the exceptions of the generous donations of supplies received by my community membe

rs. I am working on becoming more than just a gal picking up trash. But until then I hope to spread awareness, encourage others and most of all make a difference for us all. If you make an effort please post pics on the page so we can thank you, every effort counts.

06/01/2026
06/01/2026

Because, Ice Cream and sunny days.

Please teach your littlest to properly dispose of ice cream wrappers. Teachable moments. šŸ˜‰
Thank you!

Sure would be nice if we had something like this.
05/31/2026

Sure would be nice if we had something like this.

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05/31/2026

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What's the trouble with gray ? Dozens have washed up dead on the West Coast this year on their way to , many emaciated. It follows 7 yrs of decline (27,000 down to 13,000). Scientists point to warming & other changes in their Arctic feeding grounds. Listen to KUOW Public Radio interview with long-time biologist John Calambokidis in the comments.
Bering Straits Foundation Bering Straits Native Corporation Bering Land Bridge National Preserve NOAA Fisheries Alaska U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Alaska Cascadia Research Collective Pacific Whale Foundation Alaska Wildlife Alliance
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Animals matter, too.
05/29/2026

Animals matter, too.

Beluga whales just joined the highly exclusive club of self-aware species.

For decades, scientists believed that mirror self-recognition was a rare cognitive milestone reserved for humans and a handful of highly intelligent land animals, like chimpanzees and elephants.

However, a new study published in PLOS One has officially shattered those boundaries, revealing that beluga whales also possess this sophisticated sense of self. When researchers at the New York Aquarium introduced a large underwater mirror to four female belugas, two of the whales, a mother named Natasha and her daughter Maris, shifted from treating their reflection as a stranger to executing deliberate "contingency checks." They blew bubbles, twisted, and spun, carefully verifying that the movements in the glass perfectly mirrored their own actions.

The interaction quickly went beyond simple curiosity, progressing to targeted self-examination. The whales began using the mirror as a diagnostic tool, inspecting hard-to-see areas of their bodies. Most notably, Natasha oriented a specific marked spot on her skin directly toward the glass, utilizing the reflection to visually examine the new feature. Intriguingly, two other whales in the social group showed almost no interest at all. This stark contrast highlights a fascinating variation in individual intelligence and raises profound questions about animal consciousness. Ultimately, these findings not only challenge traditional definitions of animal self-awareness but also underscore the urgent need to protect these highly sensitive, intelligent marine mammals.

source: Mildener, A., Buchman, D., Ragir, S., & Reiss, D. (2026). Evidence for mirror self-recognition in beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). PLOS One, 21(5), e0348287.

05/29/2026

Anyone got an old bike they need to get ride of?

I was sent this screenshot as Iā€™m not in the group. Please join Alex or donate if you can. Thank you, Alex George!! Hoot...
05/28/2026

I was sent this screenshot as Iā€™m not in the group. Please join Alex or donate if you can. Thank you, Alex George!! Hoot, hoot!

05/28/2026

Heads up, Juneau.

We know so little, while we destroy so much.
05/21/2026

We know so little, while we destroy so much.

A twenty five year search in the Great Barrier Reef has finally ended with the discovery of a new fish species named after a Sesame Street icon.

Scientists have officially named the creature Solenostomus snuffleupagus. This new species is a type of ghost pipefish that features a soft, hairy appearance and a distinctly elongated snout. The unique physical traits instantly reminded the research team of the beloved character Mr. Snuffleupagus.

Though researchers first spotted the unusual fish decades ago, it remained unconfirmed and mysterious for a quarter of a century. A recent targeted search finally changed everything when teams located a breeding pair in the wild, confirming it as an entirely distinct new species.

This master of camouflage lives tucked away among coral reefs and seagrass beds. It relies on leaf like appendages and subtle coloring to blend seamlessly into the background and evade predators. The playful and unique scientific name was officially approved in collaboration with Sesame Workshop. šŸ 

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