Newsroom
For Immediate Release
Friday, August 11, 2006
Contact: Kathy Moynihan 703-228-3341 (voice) 703-228-4611(TTY)
Calling All Volunteers: Help Clean Arlington Streams
Help needed in the aftermath of recent flooding
What:
- Arlington County is calling all volunteers to help clean up our local streams which were badly damaged in recent storms.
- This event is free and open to the public.
Who:
- Individuals, families, scouting groups, school groups, service clubs and anyone who wants to make a positive contribution to our environment.
- Volunteers should wear waterproof boots and bring work gloves.
- An adult must accompany children under 16 years of age.
- This activity is not recommended for children under six years of age.
When:
- Saturday, August 26, 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Where:
- Designated sites in Madison Manor, Bon Air, Bluemont, Glencarlyn, Arlington Mill, Barcroft and Shirlington Parks to help clean up along Four Mile Run.
- If you would like to coordinate a clean up of another Arlington stream, give us a call and we’ll help you to get organized.
For more information:
- Visit the County web site for more information, and all the details on meeting locations.
- Call (703) 228-6525.
- In the event of inclement weather on 8/26, call (703) 228-4400 for cancellation announcement.
Arlington, Va., is a world-class residential, business and tourist location that was originally part of the "10 miles square" parcel of land surveyed in 1791 to be the Nation's Capital. It is the geographically smallest self-governing county in the United States, occupying slightly less than 26 square miles. Arlington maintains a rich variety of stable neighborhoods, quality schools and enlightened land use, and received the Environmental Protection Agency's highest award for "Smart Growth" in 2002. Home to some of the most influential organizations in the world - including the Pentagon - Arlington stands out as one of America's preeminent places to live, visit and do business.
