After downpours in the region early early Saturday, more than 600 volunteers braved threatening skies and occasional showers to help cleanup trash in the James River.
The James River Advisory Council (JRAC) sponsored the 6th Annual James River Regional Cleanup. The cleanup also serves as the kickoff for James River Week, the James River Advisory Council’s weeklong celebration of the river that will run through Sept. 19 with daily events and programs.
“After all the rain, I am amazed at how many dedicated volunteers turned out…” said Kimberly Conley, executive director of the James River Advisory Council.
For more information about the James River Advisory Council and all of its programs and activities, including information about how to get involved, visit jrac-va.org.
16th annual James River Cleanup
- 600 volunteers
- 432 bags of trash collected
- 251 bags of recyclables
- 102 tires
- 14 sites
- 10 localities
- Lynchburg to Newport News
- 20 boaters
- Traffic cones, a tricycle, oven top, construction materials, furniture, and even three porcelain toilets collected
