Brentton Jenkins Collaborating with Friends Lake of the Pines to Enhance Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

Making a difference in your community means getting involved. Brentton has a lot of interest in recycling old fishing line (mono-filament) in area lakes and rivers, so he made a poster and presentation to discuss the importance of this effort.

Recently Brentton Jenkins (Harrison County) learned of an opportunity through Facebook to participate to attend the 'Friends of Lake of the Pines Organization Project Meeting' and to share his interest with others. Here's what Brentton had to say about the event ...

"I met Mrs. Kristi Thomas and Mrs. Becky Rockwell, the initiators of the group. In the meeting they discussed the formation of a “Friends” group with the goal of revitalizing and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities around Lake of the Pines. The well-attended meeting took place at the Corps of Engineers Project Office by the dam so they have the full support of the Rangers. They allowed me to set up my poster about mono-filament recycling and gave me time to speak about the project. I shared about my involvement in 4-H and in the Texas Brigades and how I became interested in this project. Both the attendees and the Rangers were interested in the project and had many questions I was able to answer. I learned that currently they do not have any tubes on the lake. The Rangers have my information and will contact me to discuss best locations to set up tubes."

As a 4-H Water Ambassador, be on the lookout for opportunities to partner with existing organizations that share your interest in conserving and protecting our water resources. This is a great way to make an impact in your community!

Brentton Jenkins participates in Friends of Lake of the Pines progress meeting.

Brentton Jenkins demonstrates educational poster for recycling mono-filament.