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Virginia Waterways Cleanup
Part of the International Coastal Cleanup
Held annually in September and October
Here are the sites that participated in the 2006 Virginia Waterways Cleanup (part of the International Coastal Cleanup). This list shows only the sites that were open to the public.
Accomack County
Cleanup Site: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in Chincoteague, Virginia
Date of Cleanup: Saturday, September 23. Registration begins at 11:00 AM
Contact: Geralyn Mireles, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Daytime Phone: 757-336-6122
NOTE: THIS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST ICC EVENTS IN VIRGINIA! Volunteers at this cleanup will receive a t-shirt (while supplies last), compliments of Delmarva
Power. Visit their sit for more information http://chinco.fws.govAccomack County
Cleanup Site: Assawoman Creek (Atlantic Inter-Coastal Waterway)
Date of Cleanup: September 9 & 10
Contact: Douglas Charnock, Daytime Phone: 757-824-5825
Email Address: charnock@alumni.virginia.edu Volunteers at this cleanup will receive a t-shirt (while supplies last), compliments of Delmarva
Power.Alexandria, Annandale, Accotink
See Fairfax County listings. Also, see Arlington for nearby sites.Alleghany County
Cleanup Site: Douthat State Park
Date of Cleanup: Sat, Sept 16. Meet at Brushy Hollow Parking area at 11:00 a.m.
Contact: Beth Hawse
Daytime Phone: 540-862-8114
Email Address: beth.hawse@dcr.virginia.govArlington County
There are many Intl Coastal Cleanup events in Arlington and Alexandria, including cleanups at the following National Park Service parks along the Potomac River: Daingerfield Island Park, and T. Roosevelt Island in Arlington; Belle Haven, Dyke Marsh, and Riverside Park in Alexandria. Click here for a map showing these parks.Daingerfield Island Park & Marina, Natl Park Service. This park is located on an island in the Potomac River, and is between Reagan National Airport and Old Town Alexandria, off of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. So, to reach this ICC cleanup site, you must be in northern Virginia, on the George Washington Memorial Parkway. You can turn into this park's driveway and parking lot no matter if you are driving north or south on the Parkway. Map can be found on the NPS web site. Plenty of parking and trash!
Date of Cleanup: Saturday September, 16. 9:00 am-noon
Contact: Dana Dierkes, National Park Service at: Dana_Dierkes@nps.gov, 703-289-2552
NOTE: All volunteers at this cleanup site must sign a NPS waiver. The waiver for children must be signed by their parents or legal guardian.Teddy Roosevelt Island, Natl Park Service in Arlington
Date of Cleanup: Saturday September, 16. 9:00 am-noon
Contact: Dana Dierkes, National Park Service at: Dana_Dierkes@nps.gov, 703-289-2552
NOTE: Parking at this site is very limited, so volunteers are encouraged to either take the Metro from Rosslyn and walk to TR Island, arrive by bike, or… you can participate at one of the other sites along the Potomac River including: Daingerfield Island Park and Marina (between National Airport and Old Town Alexandria on the GW Parkway); Belle Haven/Dyke Marsh (South of Alexandria, off the GW Parkway), or Riverside Park (South of Alexandria near Mt. Vernon, off the GW Parkway). Map can be found on the NPS web site.
All volunteers at this cleanup site must sign a NPS waiver. The waiver for children must be signed by their parents or legal guardian. Volunteers with canoes or kayaks needed. If you want to participate at this site with your canoe or kayak, please contact Dana_Dierkes@nps.govBarcroft Park in Arlington (4 Mile Run), Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE)
Date of Cleanup: September 9, 2006, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. We will meet at 4200 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington in front of the parking garage. No experience necessary. Families and groups are welcome!
Contact: Margaret Kertess, Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment, Daytime Phone: 703-228-6406, Email Address: volunteer@arlingtonenvironment.org website: www.arlingtonenvironment.orgBath County
Cleanup Site: Douthat State Park
Date of Cleanup: Sat, Sept 16. Meet at Brushy Hollow Parking area at 11:00 a.m.
Contact: Beth Hawse
Daytime Phone: 540-862-8114
Email Address: beth.hawse@dcr.virginia.govBotetourt County
Cleanup Site: Several sites around Roanoke
Date of Cleanup: October 7, 2006
Contact: Ann Masters, Clean Valley Council, Daytime Phone: 540-345-5523 (ann@cleanvalley.org)
Check the Clean Vallet Council's website soon for information on registration.
Web site: www.cleanvalley.orgBuckingham and Nelson Counties
Cleanup Site: James River (this is being organzied by the James River State Park and Friends of the James River)
Date of Cleanup: Saturday, September 9. We have two floats available with different start loactions. The half day trip begins at Wingina at 8 am, and the full day trip starts at the Dixon Landing in the park at 8 as well. For details, and to pre-registration, call the James River State Park, or send an email.
Contact: Leslie Tinder, James River State Park naturalist, 434-933-4355
Email address: jamesriver@dcr.virginia.govBristol—See Washington County
Dickenson County
Cleanup Site: Pound River
Date of Cleanup: October 4 -- please call Lisa or Melissa to register for this cleanup!
Contact: Lisa Harris or Melissa Robinson, Lonesome Pine Soil & Water Conservation District at Daytime Phone: 276-926-6621 Email Address: lisa-harris@verizon.netDickenson County
Cleanup Site: McClury River
Date of Cleanup: October 18 -- please call Lisa or Melissa to register for this cleanup!
Contact: Lisa Harris or Melissa Robinson, Lonesome Pine Soil & Water Conservation District at Daytime Phone: 276-926-6621 Email Address: lisa-harris@verizon.netDinwiddie and Prince George County
Cleanup Site: Appomattox River (Several Sites!)
Date of Cleanup: Saturday, October 28
Contact: Victor Liu, Friends of the Lower Appomattox River Phone: 804-861-1666 Email Address: vliu@cpd.state.va.usFairfax County and Fairfax City (Includes Alexandria, Annandale, Accotink, etc)
There are more than 30 cleanups taking place in Fairfax County!
Many stream cleanups in Fairfax are being organized by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District--mainly in small, neighborhood parks!
Date of Cleanup: September and October. Call Joanna for information!
Contact: Joanna Cornell, Northern VA Soil and Water Conservation District. Daytime Phone: 703-324-1425. Email Address: jcornell@gmu.edu
or Dan Schwartz, Northern VA Soil and Water Conservation District. 703-324-1422 or dan.schwartz@fairfaxcounty.govSeptember 16 & 17 in Fairfax County:
Belle Haven Park/Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, Natl Park Service (South of Old Town Alexandria, off of the GW Parkway. Plenty of parking and trash! Map can be found on the NPS web site.)
Date of Cleanup: Saturday September, 16. 9:00 am-noon
Contact: Dana Dierkes, National Park Service at: Dana_Dierkes@nps.gov, 703-289-2552
NOTE: All volunteers at this cleanup site must sign a NPS waiver. The waiver for children must be signed by their parents or legal guardian. Volunteers with canoes or kayaks needed.Riverside Park, Natl Park Service (South of Old Town Alexandria near Mount Vernon, off of the GW Parkway. Plenty of parking and trash! Sometimes, a bald eagle can be seen from this site. Map can be found on the NPS web site.)
Date of Cleanup: Saturday September, 16. 9:00 am-noon
Contact: Dana Dierkes, National Park Service at: Dana_Dierkes@nps.gov, 703-289-2552
OR CALL: Stephen Fahy, 703-799-0417, Email: FahySt@aol.com
NOTE: All volunteers at this cleanup site must sign a NPS waiver. The waiver for children must be signed by their parents or legal guardian.Turkeycock Run Tributary Cleanup
Location: residence backyard at 4827 Virginia St - just off of Little River Turnpike, three blocks east of the intersection with Braddock Rd.
Time: Sunday, September 17th, 2pm.
Contact: Hunt Anderson: 703-941-8089, vastream@hotmail.com
Annandale: Holmes Run Cleanup: Hockett St & Annandale Road
Date: September 16, 9-noon
Contact: Dan Schwartz: 703-324-1422 or dan.schwartz@fairfaxcounty.govAnnandale: Holmes Run Cleanup: Rose Ln & Slade Run Dr
Date: September 16, 9-noon
Contact: Dan Schwartz - 703-324-1422 or dan.schwartz@fairfaxcounty.govAccotink Creek -- Cleanup will begin at Fairfax Blvd (Lee Highway) bridge over Accotink Creek and will walk downstream
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Accotink Creek at Fairfax Blvd bridge
Contact: Philip Latasa steward@accotink.org
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Accotink Creek at Old Lee Hwy bridge
Contact: Philip Latasa steward@accotink.org
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Accotink Creek at Pickett Road bridge
Contact: Philip Latasa steward@accotink.org
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Accotink Creek at Barkley Dr bridge
Contact: Philip Latasa steward@accotink.org
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Accotink Creek at Prosperity Ave bridge
Contact: Philip Latasa steward@accotink.orgPeople may join us for one or more portions of the walk. We will ride back to the starting points in the afternoon.
September, 16: Cleanup will begin at Little River Turnpike and will walk upstream.
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Accotink Creek at Little River Tpk bridge
Contact: Duane Murphy coordinator@accotink.org
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Accotink Creek at King Arthur Road bridge
Contact: Duane Murphy coordinator@accotink.org
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Accotink Creek at Woodburn Road bridge
Contact: Duane Murphy coordinator@accotink.orgPeople may join us for one or more portions of the walk. We will ride back to the starting points in the afternoon.
September 30 in Fairfax County:
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Accotink Creek at Chain Bridge Road bridge
Contact: Duane Murphy coordinator@accotink.org
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Accotink Creek at Braddock Road bridge
Contact: Philip Latasa steward@accotink.org
12 Noon - 2:00 PM Accotink Creek at Fullerton Road bridge
Contact: Philip Latasa steward@accotink.org
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Accotink Creek at Telegraph Road bridge
Contact: Philip Latasa steward@accotink.orgOctober 7 in Fairfax County:
Lake Ridge Marina: Occoquan River
Date of Cleanup: October 7, 9:00am-12:00pm (Rain Date: Oct. 14)
Contact: Janet LaFleur
Phone number: 703-494-5564
This Cleanup is organized by the Friends of the Occoquan. Check their website on day of cleanup for inclement weather cancellation: www.friendsoftheoccoquan.orgTown of Occoquan : Occoquan River
Date of Cleanup: October 7, 9:00am-12:00pm (Rain Date: Oct. 14)
Contact: Claudia Cruise
Phone number: 703-491-1918 Ext. 11
This Cleanup is organized by the Friends of the Occoquan. Check their website on day of cleanup for inclement weather cancellation: www.friendsoftheoccoquan.orgBull Run Marina : Occoquan River
Date of Cleanup: October 7, 9:00am-12:00pm (Rain Date: Oct. 14)
Contact: John Rothrock
Phone number: 703-887-1124
This Cleanup is organized by the Friends of the Occoquan. Check their website on day of cleanup for inclement weather cancellation: www.friendsoftheoccoquan.orgFountain Head : Occoquan River
Date of Cleanup: October 7, 9:00am-12:00pm (Rain Date: Oct. 14)
Contact: Danielle Wynne
Phone number: 703-324-5516
This Cleanup is organized by the Friends of the Occoquan. Check their website on day of cleanup for inclement weather cancellation: www.friendsoftheoccoquan.orgOctober 14 & 15 in Fairfax County
Jones Point Park & Little Hunting Creek in Alexandria, Natl Park Service (in Old Town Alexandria. Plenty of parking and trash! Map can be found on the NPS web site.)
Date of Cleanup: Saturday October 14. 9:00 am-noon
Contact: Diana Handy of the City of Alexandria, Transportation and Environmental Services. 703-519-3400 ext. 116 or email: diana.handy@alexandriava.gov
NOTE: All volunteers at this cleanup site must sign a NPS waiver. The waiver for children must be signed by their parents or legal guardian.Snakeden Branch-Hunters Woods Village Center 2
Date of Cleanup: Oct. 15, 2006. 1PM-4PM
Contact: Nicki Foremsky
Phone number: 703-435-6560, Email address: nicki@reston.orgSnakeden Branch-Walker Nature Education Center
Date of Cleanup: Oct. 15, 2006. 1PM-4PM
Contact: Nicki Foremsky
Phone number: 703-435-6560, Email address: nicki@reston.orgOctober 21 in Fairfax County:
Lake Accotink Park
Date of Cleanup: October 21, 2006 from 9 AM to Noon
Contact: Lee Ann Shenefiel, Lake Accotink Park
Phone number: 703-569-3464 ext. 3, Email address: lee.shenefiel@fairfaxcounty.govFairfax County Park Authority’s Watershed Clean-Up Day
Saturday, October 21, 9-11:30amWear boots, old clothes and bring gloves. Trash bags and appreciation provided. This is a great community project!
Help at one of these sites. Call to reserve a section of the watershed.
Frying Pan Farm Park, 703-437-9101 (Frying Pan Branch)
Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065 (Roundtree Park – Holmes Run)
Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588 (Pohick Creek)
Huntley Meadows Park, 703-768-2525 (Little Hunting Creek)
Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018 (Potomac River)
Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794 (Cain’s Branch)
Walney Visitor Center in Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013, repeated 1-3pm (Flatlick Branch, Big Rocky Run, Cub Run and Frog Branch)Fairfax County; Date to be determined
Accotink Lake & Douge Creek (Springfield)
Date of Cleanup: Late September or early October -- please call for details.
Contact: David Henson, Boy Scouts
Phone number: 703-408-1637, Email address: dmhenson@washgas.comFauquier County
Cleanup Site: will be near Warrenton - call for information
Date of Cleanup: September 16, 2006
Contact: Douglas Harpole
Daytime Phone: 540-341-7950 ext. 15
Email Address: dharpole@vt.eduFauquier County
Cleanup Site: Rappannock River at Route 802 Bridge
Date of Cleanup: October --first or second week. Call for details!
Contact: Chuck Hoysa, John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District
Phone number: 540-347-3120 x 3, Email address: chuck.hoysa@va.nacdnet.netFredericksburg
Cleanup Site: Many sites in or near Fredericksburg--call for details!
Date of Cleanup: October 28, 2006
Contact: Jennifer Allen, Friends of the Rappahannock
Daytime Phone: 540-373-3448
Email Address: jenn_allen@riverfriends.orgFront Royal -- see Warren County listing for a cleanup near you.
Glouster
Cleanup Site: Crown Point Marina
Date of Cleanup: TBA
Contact: Jennifer Quintero
Phone number: 804-642-6177Hampton
Cleanup Site: Hampton University
Date of Cleanup: Saturday, October 14, 2006
Contact: Kristina Williams
Phone number: 443-676-8443, Email address: kristina.williams1@pipeline.hamptonu.eduHenry County
Cleanup Site: J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park in Martinsville
Date of Cleanup: Saturday, October 7, 2006
Contact: Denny Casey of the Virginia Museum of Natural History
Phone number: 276-666-8620, Email address: denny.casey@vmnh.virginia.govHenry County
Cleanup Site: Smith River (several cleanup sites!)
Date of Cleanup: Saturday, October 7, 2006
Contact: Lois Christiansen, Gateway Streetscape Foundation
Phone number: 276-634-4674, Email address: gateway@co.henry.va.usHopewell, City of
Cleanup Site: Appomattox River (Several Sites!)
Date of Cleanup: Saturday, October 28
Contact: Victor Liu, Friends of the Lower Appomattox River Phone: 804-861-1666 Email Address: vliu@cpd.state.va.usJames City
Cleanup Site: York River State Park
Date of Cleanup: August 26, 2006
Contact: York River State Park
Email Address: yorkriver@dcr.virginia.govKing and Queen County
Cleanup Site: Mattaponi & Pamunkey Rivers -- Call Kitty for details
Date of Cleanup: Saturday, September 16, 2006
Contact: Kitty Cox, Mattaponi& Pamunkey Rivers Assn
Daytime Phone: 804-769-4917
Email Address: kcox@kingwilliamcounty.usKing William County
Cleanup Site: Mattaponi & Pamunkey Rivers -- Call Kitty for details
Date of Cleanup: Saturday, September 16, 2006
Contact: Kitty Cox, Mattaponi& Pamunkey Rivers Assn
Daytime Phone: 804-769-4917
Email Address: kcox@kingwilliamcounty.usLancaster County
Cleanup Site: Call the Yankee Point Sailboat Marina for details
Date of Cleanup: NOTE: THIS CLEANUP HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO September 23. Come join the fun and help our shoreline!
Contact: Ken Knull, Yankee Point Sailboat Marina, Daytime Phone: 804-462-7018; Evening Phone: 804-462-9836
Email Address: ken@yankeepointmarina.com Web Site: www.yankeepointmarina.comLee County
Cleanup Site: Many cleanup sites in Lee County. Leaders needed... please call Carol Doss at 276-628-1600 for details!
Date of Cleanup: Sept 23-30
Contact: Carol W. Doss of the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable
Daytime Phone: 276-628-1600
Email Address: uppertnriver@yahoo.comLoudoun County
Cleanup Site: Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park (East of Leesburg, where Route 7 crosses Goose Creek)
Date of Cleanup: Sept 16 from 9 AM to Noon
Contact: Richelle Brown
Phone number: 703-946-6804 Email address: watersprite4@hotmail.comLouisa County
Cleanup Site: Lake Ruth Ann and Cauthon Run
Date of Cleanup: Sept or Oct -- please call to learn the date
Contact: Bill and Ruth Small, Friends of Small Country
Phone number: 540-967-2431 Email address: camp@smallcountry.comMartinsville -- please see Henry County
Middlesex County
Cleanup Site: Broad Creek (South Branch) -- call the Deltaville Yachting Center for details!
Date of Cleanup: Saturday, September 16
Contact: Onna Grimm, Deltaville Yachting Center
Phone number: 804-776-9898, Email address: onna@dycboat.comNelson and Buckingham Counties
Cleanup Site: James River (this is being organzied by the James River State Park and Friends of the James River)
Date of Cleanup: Saturday, September 9. We have two floats available with different start loactions. The half day trip begins at Wingina at 8 am, and the full day trip starts at the Dixon Landing in the park at 8 as well. For details, and to pre-registration, call the James River State Park, or send an email.
Contact: Leslie Tinder, James River State Park naturalist, 434-933-4355
Email address: jamesriver@dcr.virginia.govNorthampton—also see Accomack County for ICC events that might be close to you.
Northampton County
Cleanup Site: Wreck Island Natural Area Preserve and Parkers Marsh Natural Area Preserve
Date of Cleanup: Sept or October, please call for details
Contact: Dot Field, Eastern Shore Region Steward, VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation/ Division of Natural Heritage
Daytime Phone: 757-787-5576 Email Address: dot.field@dcr.virginia.gov All volunteers at this cleanup event will receive a t-shirt (while supplies last), compliments of Delmarva Power.Northampton County
Cleanup Site: Fisherman Island
Date of Cleanup: September, exact date TBA
Contact: Christine Trapani
Daytime Phone: 757-437-7764 Email Address: vmsmstranding@erols.com Volunteers at this cleanup will receive a t-shirt (while supplies last), compliments of Delmarva
Power.Northampton County
Cleanup Site: Kiptopeake State Park
Date of Cleanup: Sept 17
Contact: Tad Waterfield, Daytime Phone: 757-331-3402
Email Address: twaterfield@dcr.virginia.gov Volunteers at this cleanup will receive a t-shirt (while supplies last), compliments of Delmarva
Power.Northern Virginia—See sites listed under "Arlington County" and "Fairfax County." ICC cleanup sites along the Potomac River include: Daingerfield Park and Marina (Near Reagan National Airport); Belle Haven/Dyke Marsh (South of Alexandria, off the GW Parkway); Riverside Park (South of Alexandria near Mt. Vernon, off the GW Parkway); T. Roosevelt Island (not a good parking situation here, so please walk or bike to this site if possible). Fairfax and Arlington Counties have more than a dozen smaller cleanup events too.
Page County
Cleanup Site: Shenandoah River- Alma-Massanutten Boat Landings
Date of Cleanup: Sometime in Sept or October -- call William Long for details
Contact: William Long, Long's Outfitters in Luray
Phone number: 540-743-7311, Email address: pumpkin@shentel.netPage County
Cleanup Site: Shenandoah River -- NOTE: This will be a canoe-based cleanup
Date of Cleanup: September 24, 2006
Contact: Nancy Sottosanti at Shenandoah River Outfitters, 540-743-4159, 1-800-6CANOE2
Email Address: canoes@shentel.netPetersburg, City of
Cleanup Site: Several sites around Petersburg will be cleaned
Date of Cleanup: Sept or Oct -- To be determined -- please call for details
Contact: Leonard Muse, Petersburg Planning Dept, Keep Petersburg Clean
Daytime Phone: 804-733-2308
This cleanup is held in conjunction with students and Faculty of Richard Bland CollegePrince Edward County / Cumberland County
Cleanup Site: Buffalo Creek, Appomattox River and Riverside Park, Farmville
Date of Cleanup: September 23, 9 to Noon -- call to confirm and to sign up
Contact: Robin Buckalew, Friends of the Appomattox River, phone: 434-392-3782 Ex. 131 or send an email to: friendsoftheappomattoxriver@yahoo.com
This cleanup is being organized by Friends of the Appomattox River and is part of the Adopt-A-Stream program. It will involve a cleanup by canoe and along the shoreline. Students from Longwood University in Farmville will be assisting with this cleanup. Come join the fun!Prince Edward County
Cleanup Site: Sandy River Reservoir in Rice (just East of Farmville)
Date of Cleanup: October 21 or 28, please call to register
Contact: Katie Register at 434-395-2602 Email Address: cleanva@longwood.eduPrince Edward County
Cleanup Site: Briery Creek Lake (just South of Farmville)
Date of Cleanup: Sept or October, please call for details
Contact: Katie Register at 434-395-2602 Email Address: cleanva@longwood.edu
This cleanup is being organized by Clean Virginia Waterways, working with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (Farmville office).Prince Edward County
Cleanup Site: Saylers Creek at Route 600 bridge in Rice (just East of Farmville)
Date of Cleanup: Sept or October, please call for details
Contact: Katie Register at 434-395-2602 Email Address: cleanva@longwood.edu
This cleanup is being organized by Friends of Little Saylers Creek and is part of the Adopt-A-Stream program.Prince George County
Cleanup Site: Several sites along the Lower Appomattox River corridor
Date of Cleanup: October 28, 2006
Contact: Victor Liu, Friends of the Lower Appomattox River
Daytime Phone: 804-861-1666; Evening phone: 804-744-1704
Email Address: vliu@cpd.state.va.usPrince William County
Cleanup Site: Various Sites Throughout the County
Date of Cleanup: Ongoing cleanups in September and October. Check back for specific sites and the dates as they come in.
Contact: Holly Wootten, Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District
Daytime Phone: 703-594-3621
Prince William County
Cleanup Site: Leesylvania State Park
Date of Cleanup: October 7, 2006: 9:00am-12:00pm
Contact: Avery Bourne
Daytime Phone: 703-730-8205
Email Address: avery.greenhalgh@dcr.virginia.govPrince William County
Cleanup Site: Quantico on Oct 7 - Call for details!
Date of Cleanup: October 7
Contact: "Alex" Alexanda
Daytime Phone: 703-398-6209
Email Address: bevans@pwcleancouncil.orgPrince William County:
Lake Ridge Marina: Occoquan River
Date of Cleanup: October 7, 9:00am-12:00pm (Rain Date: Oct. 14)
Contact: Janet LaFleur
Phone number: 703-494-5564
This Cleanup is organized by the Friends of the Occoquan. Check their website on day of cleanup for inclement weather cancellation: www.friendsoftheoccoquan.orgTown of Occoquan : Occoquan River
Date of Cleanup: October 7, 9:00am-12:00pm (Rain Date: Oct. 14)
Contact: Claudia Cruise
Phone number: 703-491-1918 Ext. 11
This Cleanup is organized by the Friends of the Occoquan. Check their website on day of cleanup for inclement weather cancellation: www.friendsoftheoccoquan.orgBull Run Marina : Occoquan River
Date of Cleanup: October 7, 9:00am-12:00pm (Rain Date: Oct. 14)
Contact: John Rothrock
Phone number: 703-887-1124
This Cleanup is organized by the Friends of the Occoquan. Check their website on day of cleanup for inclement weather cancellation: www.friendsoftheoccoquan.orgFountain Head : Occoquan River
Date of Cleanup: October 7, 9:00am-12:00pm (Rain Date: Oct. 14)
Contact: Danielle Wynne
Phone number: 703-324-5516
This Cleanup is organized by the Friends of the Occoquan. Check their website on day of cleanup for inclement weather cancellation: www.friendsoftheoccoquan.orgPulaski
Cleanup Site: Claytor Lake State Park
Date of Cleanup: September 16
Contact: Scott Bowen, 540-643-2500
Email address: claytorlake@dcr.virginia.govPulaski
Cleanup Site: New River from Foster Falls to Route 100. Come join the New River Watershed Roundtable as we clean the New River!!
Date of Cleanup: September 23 -- meet at 9:30 am at the Foster Falls access in New River Trail State Park.
Contact: Charlie Whittle, New River Watershed Roundtable. Learn about the New River watershed: http://newriverroundtable.org/ Phone: 276-728-0036
Email address: cwhitjr@swva.netRichmond City
Cleanup Site: Belle Isle (in the James River Park)
Date of Cleanup: September 16, 2006 from 9 AM to Noon. Park by the Iron Works, and walk across the foot bridge to Belle Isle. Please bring gloves.
Contact: Allison Drezek
Contact: Day Phone: 804-515-1900 X3041 Email: adrezek@hohnerusa.comRichmond, City of
Cleanup Site: James River Park in Richmond. We will be cleaning Ancarrows Landing, the easternmost segment of the James River Park System in Richmond. The site is located at the end of Maury St. just beyond the Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Directions: Take the Maury Street Exit off I-95 and follow the signs that begin at the bottom of the ramp which will have you turn right, and follow to the end of the road). Volunteers should meet at Ancarrows Landing at 9 AM. For details, email Michael Lewis at mlewis91@hotmail.com or call Katie Register at 434-395-2602
Date of Cleanup: Saturday, September 16, 9 AM to Noon.
Contact: Mike Lewis, Email: mlewis91@hotmail.com or call Katie Register at 434-395-2602, email: cleanva@longwood.edu or James River Park Manager, Ralph White at office 646-8911 / home 272-4959 E-mail: jriverpk@aol.comRoanoke County
Cleanup Site: Several sites around Roanoke
Date of Cleanup: October 7, 2006
Contact: Ann Masters, Clean Valley Council, Daytime Phone: 540-345-5523 (ann@cleanvalley.org)
Web site: www.cleanvalley.orgRoanoke, City of
Cleanup Site: Several sites around Roanoke
Date of Cleanup: October 7, 2006
Contact: Ann Masters, Clean Valley Council, Daytime Phone: 540-345-5523 (ann@cleanvalley.org)
Check the Clean Valley Council's website soon for information on registration.
Web site: www.cleanvalley.orgRussell County
Cleanup Site: Many cleanup sites in Russell County. Leaders needed... please call Carol Doss at 276-628-1600 for details!
Date of Cleanup: Sept 23-30
Contact: Carol W. Doss of the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable
Daytime Phone: 276-628-1600
Email Address: uppertnriver@yahoo.comSalem, City of
Cleanup Site: Several sites around Roanoke
Date of Cleanup: October 7, 2006
Contact: Ann Masters, Clean Valley Council, Daytime Phone: 540-345-5523 (ann@cleanvalley.org)
Check the Clean Valley Council's website soon for information on registration.
Web site: www.cleanvalley.orgScott County
Cleanup Site: Many cleanup sites in Scott County. Leaders needed... please call Carol Doss at 276-628-1600 for details!
Date of Cleanup: Sept 23-30
Contact: Carol W. Doss of the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable
Daytime Phone: 276-628-1600
Email Address: uppertnriver@yahoo.comShenandoah County
Cleanup Site: various sites along the North Fork of the Shenandoah River--call for details!
Date of Cleanup: TBA
Contact: Lesley Watson, Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River
Daytime Phone: 540-459-8850
Email Address: ldmwtaa@yahoo.com
Website: www.fnfsr.orgSmyth County
Cleanup Site: Many cleanup sites in Smyth County. Leaders needed... please call Carol Doss at 276-628-1600 for details!
Date of Cleanup: Sept 23-30
Contact: Carol W. Doss of the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable
Daytime Phone: 276-628-1600
Email Address: uppertnriver@yahoo.comSouthampton County
Cleanup Site: Blackwater River (Several different cleanup events along the Blackwater River and its tributaries)
Date of Cleanup: To be determined -- call Jeff Turner for details
Contact: Jeff Turner, Blackwater/Nottoway Riverkeeper Program. Signup today for this cleanup event, and learn more about the Blackwater/Nottoway Riverkeeper Program! Check out their web site: www.blackwaternottoway.com
Daytime and Evenings: 757-562-5173
Email Address: blknotkpr@earthlink.netSpotsylvania County (and Fredericksburg)
Cleanup Site: various sites in or near Fredericksburg--call for details!
Date of Cleanup: October 28, 2006
Contact: Jennifer Allen, Friends of the Rappahannock
Daytime Phone: 540-373-3448
Email Address: jenn_allen@riverfriends.orgStafford County (and Fredericksburg)
Cleanup Site: Various sites in or near Fredericksburg--call for details!
Date of Cleanup: October 28, 2006
Contact: Jennifer Allen, Friends of the Rappahannock
Daytime Phone: 540-373-3448
Email Address: jenn_allen@riverfriends.orgTazewell County
Cleanup Site: Many cleanup sites in Tazewell County. Leaders needed... please call Carol Doss at 276-628-1600 for details!
Date of Cleanup: Sept 23-30
Contact: Carol W. Doss of the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable
Daytime Phone: 276-628-1600
Email Address: uppertnriver@yahoo.comVinton, Town of
Cleanup Site: Several sites around Roanoke
Date of Cleanup: October 7, 2006
Contact: Ann Masters, Clean Valley Council, Daytime Phone: 540-345-5523 (ann@cleanvalley.org)
Check the Clean Valley Council's website soon for information about registration.
Web site: www.cleanvalley.orgVirginia Beach
Cleanup Site: Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Date of Cleanup: September 16
Contact: Walter Tegge, Back Bay NWR, 757-721-2412
Email Address: walter_tegge@fws.govVirginia Beach
Cleanup Site: Owl Creek Watershed
Date of Cleanup: Sept or October-- Check this web site later for details. Volunteers should meet at the Owl Creek Boat Ramp off General Booth Blvd.
Contact: Contact information will be provided at a later time.Virginia Beach
Cleanup Site: False Cape State Park, 4001 Sandpiper Road, VA Beach, VA 23456
Date of Cleanup: Saturday, Sept 16 starting at 9 AM
Contact: Cameron Barnas, False Cape State Park
Phone number: 757-426-3657
Email address: cameron.barnas@dcr.virginia.govVirginia Beach
Cleanup Site: First Landing State Park
Date of Cleanup: September 16
Contact: Pamela Bonesteel Phone: 757-961-9850
Email Address: ldy1va@aol.comVirginia Beach
Cleanup Site: This is an underwater cleanup for scuba divers: call Kerry Cerillo Lynnhaven Dive Center for details. You must register prior to this event to participate.
Date of Cleanup: September 23
Contact: Kerry Cerillo: 757-481-7949
Email Address: kcerillo@ldcscuba.comWarren County
Cleanup Site: Shenandoah River State Park
Date of Cleanup: September 16, This cleanup is by non-motor boats. Some are available by the park but feel free to bring your own. You must also register with Shenandoah State Park before the date of the cleanup.
Contact: Jennifer Valiulis
Phone number: 540-622-6840
Email address: shenandoahriver@dcr.virginia.govWashington County
Cleanup Site: Beaver Creek and Little Creek
Date of Cleanup: September 23
Contact: Genette Patton, Keep Bristol Beautiful and the Beaver Creek Watershed Alliance
Phone number: 423-989-4850
Email address: gpatton@bristolchamber.orgWashington D.C.
Cleanup Site: Anacostia River -- Call Melanie for directions
Date of Cleanup: September 16 from 9 AM to Noon
Contact: Melanie Star Wilson
Phone number: 202-338-1094
Email address: melanie_star_wilson@yahoo.comWashington D.C.
Cleanup Site: C&O Canal, Fletchers Boathouse
Date of Cleanup: September 16 from 9 AM to Noon. The Potomac Conservancy is once again helping to organize this cleanup.
Contact for Fletcher's site: Laura Glass, lglass@micros.com or (443) 285-8120.West Point (Town of)
Cleanup Site: Mattaponi & Pamunkey Rivers -- Call Kitty for details
Date of Cleanup: Saturday, September 16, 2006
Contact: Kitty Cox, Mattaponi& Pamunkey Rivers Assn
Daytime Phone: 804-769-4917
Email Address: kcox@kingwilliamcounty.usWise County
Cleanup Site: Many cleanup sites in Wise County. Leaders needed... please call Carol Doss at 276-628-1600 for details!
Date of Cleanup: Sept 23-30
Contact: Carol W. Doss of the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable
Daytime Phone: 276-628-1600 Evenings:
Email Address: uppertnriver@yahoo.comWythe County
Cleanup Site: New River from Foster Falls to Route 100. Come join the New River Watershed Roundtable as we clean the New River!!
Date of Cleanup: September 23 -- meet at 9:30 am at the Foster Falls access in New River Trail State Park.
Contact: Charlie Whittle, New River Watershed Roundtable. Learn about the New River watershed: http://newriverroundtable.org/ Phone: 276-728-0036
Email address: cwhitjr@swva.net
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