Christine Vail
Executive Director
For over 5 years Chris has led KKCB with a passion for recycling and commitment to environmental education. Garnering 23 awards since 2015, KKCB is a national leader in our field.
Our Mission
Keep Keith County Beautiful inspires citizens, visitors and community to take action to improve and beautify the environment through litter reduction and increased recycling.
Litter Prevention
Through ongoing annual events Keep Keith County Beautiful offers and assists at reducing litter through regional cleanups, cleanup mini-grants, litter-free schools and sporting events, recycling at work and special event support.
Improve Recycling
Our community and schools stand at the top of the recycling pyramid in Nebraska. KKCB develops programs to recycle at Lake McConaughy, the schools and local business. Partnering with other state and local agencies KKCB is the leader in collaborative program development.
Beautify Communtiy
Through our monthly cleanups, community garden facilitation, student plantings,volunteer efforts and business support KKCB is the resource.
About KKCB
KKCB is the instructional force in Keith County for over 30 years in environmental education. Our organization, funded through grants from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, focuses on education in schools, in business and throughout the community to reduce litter, increase recycling and promote sustainable living for a clean, green beautiful place to live.
Who we are
As a non-profit, KKCB is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who bring experience in business, non-profit, education and environmental issues.
The Board of Directors
Business Professionals
The KKCB Board of Directors is made up of local concerned and active members of the community who give of their time and talent to assist our organization. From a banker to an environmental biologist, KKCB’s board lives our message.
The Green Team
Students in our community
The Prairie View Green Team is a nationally recognized top 10 finisher in the PepsiCo” Recycle rally for 8 years. Consistent recycling over one million containers our green team is an official Keep America Beautiful Youth Advisory Group.
Volunteers
Leaders in our community
Through volunteers we are able to hold events, keep our beaches clean, and bring awareness to others.
We are always looking for leaders in our community through volunters, partnerships, or donations.
News
Stay current on recycling news locally and nationally
Get in Touch
Find us at the office
2 North Spruce Street, Suite C Ogallala, NE 69153
Give us a ring
Christine Vail
308-289-0130
Mon - Fri, 8:00-5:00
