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Volunteers Needed for the 13th Annual Upper Occoquan River Cleanup
ORGANIZATION: Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District
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21 people are interested
Volunteers Needed to Clean Occoquan River -
The water supply for most of Eastern Prince William & Fairfax Counties
On Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. (rain date October 1, 2022), Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition (PWTSC), a 501(c)3 organization, is conducting its 13th annual clean-up of the upper Occoquan River, from nine different sites along 25+ miles of the Occoquan River. The cleanup ranges from Cedar Run/Broad Run, through Lake Jackson, and from the base of Lake Jackson Dam to Hooes Run (south of Lake Ridge Marina).
During the 2021 cleanup, 253 Volunteers o n both water and land collected 234 bags of trash, many tires and over 2,000 pounds of trash.
Homeowners associations, civic associations, and businesses are encouraged to come out to help in this effort.
Experienced kayakers, canoeists, Jon boaters, and pontoon boaters are also requested for the on-the-water portion of this conservation effort. Boaters will have to coordinate put-ins and pickups between themselves.
Interested participants should register at www.pwtsc.org for any new information and cancellation updates.
Clean-up points of contact are Bill McCarty ( wmccarty@manassaslawyers.com) and Veronica Tangiri at waterquality@pwswcd.org (571-379-7514).
For cleanup supplies, data sheets to report cleanup data and to share pictures contact: waterquality@pwswcd.org (571-379-7514).
Video of the Occoquan River Cleanup Event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU3RhTH_s48
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About Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District
Location:
8850 Rixlew Lane, Manassas, VA 20109, US
Mission Statement
The Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District (PWSWCD) is focused on protecting and enhancing our water and soil resources in Prince William County, an area encompassing 316 square miles with 25% of the land used for agricultural purposes.
Description
The District is funded by Prince William County Department of Public Works, Stormwater Management Division and the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Soil and Water Conservation.
The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors: three are elected, one is appointed by a state board and one is a Virginia Cooperative Extension agent. The District staff consists of a District Manager, Office Manager, Conservation Specialist, Conservation Planner, and an Education and Outreach Specialist.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Woodbridge, VA 22192
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2022
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Swimming
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 8
- 2-4 Hours.
- Experienced kayakers, canoeists, jon boaters, and ponton boaters are needed as some volunteers will be using boats, kayaks and canoes.