FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: For more information please contact Kathleen Watson at

kathleen.watson@nnswcd.org or at 804.313.9102 extension 105

2017 FALL WATERWAYS CLEANUP SET IN RICHMOND COUNTY, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District (NNSWCD), in partnership with Friends of the Rappahannock
(FOR), is coordinating its annual fall waterways cleanup in Richmond County. This years event will be held at Carters
Wharf Landing located along the Rappahannock River at the end of Carters Wharf Road, off Newland Road (Rt. 624),
in Richmond County. The cleanup is scheduled for Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 1:00 3:00 pm., and your help is
needed.

Invite your friends and family to join you for the afternoon not only does this serve as a great group outdoor activity,
but your donations of time and energy contribute towards significant improvements in the Northern Necks land and
waterways. Be part of the solution to an unsightly and unhealthy environmental problem in the community trash in
our rivers and on our shores. Removing trash from local waterways not only helps with water quality, it prevents
children, pets, farm animals and wildlife from ingesting or otherwise being harmed by plastics, broken glass and other
potentially harmful items.

Drinks and snacks, sunscreen, and gloves will be provided. Please bring protective hats, and wear shoes that can get
wet. REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY to ensure sufficient supplies and for contacting participants in case of weather-
related changes. Interested volunteers or groups please register by contacting Kathy Clarke at
kathy.clarke@nnswcd.org or (804) 313-9102, x 101. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 20.

This event is part of the annual Virginia Waterways Cleanup organized by Clean Virginia Waterways (CVW) of Longwood
University and the International Coastal Cleanup, the world's largest volunteer effort to collect data on litter and trash
in the aquatic environment! Cleanup events are held on the coasts, and inland, since inland litter often ends up in our
Bay and our oceans. The data is used by agencies worldwide to make decisions and create resources.