Trash Monster - Nampa, ID - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

The Deer Flat Embankment was completed in 1909 and Pres. T. Roosevelt established a National Wildlife Refuge here now including the 9,000-acre Lake Lowell, surrounding land, and 101 islands in the Snake River. This is a great area for birding. The Deer Flat Embankment which forms Lake Lowell and this natural refuge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Center is the educational and administrative center for this National Refuge, located on the north side of the lake.

Lake Lowell is used for a wide variety of recreational activities from fishing to water skiing. Many people may be oblivious to its status as a National Wildlife Refuge, despite the signs. So, we have the ever-present problem of litter, it seems. This life-size sculpture, composed of items collected from around the refuge, is one small attempt to remind visitors to respect this natural area. It is in a migration zone, and many species of water birds can be seen here.

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The trash monster holds a sign which reads:

Welcome to Deer Flat
National Wildlife Refuge!

I'm a trash monster made from
litter collected from the refuge.

Litter's not for critters!
It can injure and even kill wildlife.

Please don't litter!

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Trash Monster Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown Materials used: metal and plastic Location: Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visotor's Center

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