BATON ROUGE, La. – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) welcomes five new Community Affiliates to its network of community improvement organizations: the city of Alexandria, the city of Carencro, the city of Grambling, the town of Sterlington, and the Jefferson Westbank. KLB’s statewide network of 44 Community Affiliates is comprised of passionate local leaders working diligently to stop litter, improve recycling and waste reduction, and beautify public spaces.
“These communities are setting an example for the rest of Louisiana,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “They are proud of where they live, and they don’t want to see litter impact the local economy, environment, and citizens’ quality of life. I can’t wait to see what these Keep Louisiana Beautiful Affiliates are able to accomplish this year. Thank you for being leaders against litter.”
Keep Grambling Beautiful’s formation was led by Grambling City Council Representative DeVaria Ponton.
“Becoming an Affiliate of Keep Louisiana Beautiful is more than a commitment; it’s a community promise to take pride in our city, stop litter at its source, and transform public spaces into places of beauty, health, and hope,” said Council Representative DeVaria Ponton. “By rolling up our sleeves together, we show we care about our streets, our neighbors, and the future we’re building right here at home in Grambling! We’re committed to keeping our historic City of Grambling beautiful!”
To achieve Affiliation, the five organizations were required to form a steering committee, select a coordinator/point of contact, determine the organizational structure and governing body, form a mission statement and logo, attend KLB training sessions, conduct a Community Assessment and Litter Survey, create a one-year plan, establish a budget, and announce their Affiliate status.
“Our Affiliate network plays a vital role in advancing Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s mission to foster cleaner, greener communities across the state,” said Cabell Mouton, Director of Community Engagement and Affiliate Services. “We’re excited to welcome five new Community Affiliates to the network and look forward to the impact they will have on their communities.”
In 2023-2024, the Community Affiliate network worked diligently to clean up and beautify Louisiana. Here are some of their accomplishments:
- Removed 67,560 cigarette butts
- Collected 1.3 million pounds of recycling
- Removed 12,983 pounds of litter from waterways
- Removed 908,547 pounds of litter at land-based cleanups
Outcome data for 2024-2025 will be published this fall and shared in a comprehensive report.
KLB is now accepting new Affiliate inquiries from both communities and universities. Organizations can submit an inquiry form through the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Become an Affiliate webpage.
A map of Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s Community Affiliate Network can be viewed on the Community Affiliate webpage. Contact marketing@
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Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) is a state program under the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism promoting personal, corporate, and community responsibility for a clean and beautiful Louisiana. KLB supports local communities through programs and resources for litter education, prevention, removal, enforcement, beautification, recycling, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives. KLB is affiliated with the national organization, Keep America Beautiful, and is supported by a robust statewide network of Community Affiliates and University Affiliates. Learn more at KeepLouisianaBeautiful.org.
