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Suffolk School Gets 30 in Thirty for Recycling

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Northern Shores Elementary School has been awarded a 30 in Thirty Grant of $500 in the Recycling category. Northern Shores Elementary in Suffolk began an environmental program two years ago to implement school-wide recycling. They placed recycling bins in every room throughout the school, and educated the staff and students about the correct ways to recycle. With the 30 in Thirty Grant money received from Keep Virginia Beautiful, they will extend the program through next year, add more recycling bins and teach recycling awareness to all 800 students and staff. Through education and awareness at school, students will further help the environment by encouraging families to recycle at home.

Government, non-profit, civic and service organizations in Virginia were invited to apply for grants for $500 to $1,000 telling how they are addressing these pressing issues:  Litter Prevention, Recycling, Cigarette Litter Prevention, and Community Beautification. Since 2011, Keep Virginia Beautiful has provided over $110,000 to 140 organizations throughout the state. This year, for the first time, we are awarding 45 grants because of the generosity of our partners at Altria, Keep America Beautiful, WestRock Foundation and Trex.

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Accomack Rakes in 30 in Thirty

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Accomack County Public Works has been awarded a 30 in Thirty Grant of $1,000 in the Recycling category. Accomack County Public Schools in Tasley on the Eastern Shore does not currently have a recycling program. The grant received from Keep Virginia Beautiful will provide funds for receptacles, workshops, presentations, and handouts for each of the eleven schools in the district. The goal is to educate the students, teachers and school administrators about the importance of recycling, and just how great an impact it has on the community. They believe after implementing lesson plans at school, it will continue to encourage recycling at home.Accomack County Public Works logo

Government, non-profit, civic and service organizations in Virginia were invited to apply for 30 in Thirty Grants for $500 to $1,000 telling how they are addressing these pressing issues:  Litter Prevention, Recycling, Cigarette Litter Prevention, and Community Beautification. Since 2011, Keep Virginia Beautiful has provided over $110,000 to 140 organizations throughout the state. This year, for the first time, we are awarding 45 grants because of the generosity of our partners at Altria, Keep America Beautiful, WestRock Foundation and Trex.

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Newport News Wins 30 in Thirty for Recycling

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The Newport News Recycling Office has been awarded a 30 in Thirty Grant of $750 in the Recycling category. The Newport News Recycling Office plans to expand their “Loan a Bin” program for public and private events and festivals. The goal is to increase the number of recycling bins available for event planners. Partners include Newport News Master Gardeners, Christopher Newport University, Langley Credit Union, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, and others. By engaging individuals to recycle more of the right things the right way, especially at events, it reduces the amount of trash sent to landfills. Additional “Recycle Away Event Containers” will be purchased with 30 in Thirty funds awarded by Keep Virginia Beautiful.

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Government, non-profit, civic and service organizations in Virginia were invited to apply for grants for $500 to $1,000 telling how they are addressing these pressing issues:  Litter Prevention, Recycling, Cigarette Litter Prevention, and Community Beautification. Since 2011, Keep Virginia Beautiful has provided over $110,000 to 140 organizations throughout the state. This year, for the first time, we are awarding 45 grants because of the generosity of our partners at Altria, Keep America Beautiful, WestRock Foundation and Trex.

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Keep Suffolk Beautiful Wins 30 in Thirty

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Keep Suffolk Beautiful has been awarded a 30 in Thirty Grant of $750 in the Litter Prevention category. Keep Suffolk Beautiful, established in 2004, has created Adopt-a-Street and Adopt-a-Spot programs engaging over 1000 volunteers to coordinate community-driven action to increase litter prevention. Eight new Adopt groups have formed since January. Each group must commit to a minimum of two years, with four cleanups a year, throughout parks and streets. Permanent Adopt signage is placed in recognition of their commitment. As the initiative gathers momentum, Keep Suffolk Beautiful aims to make community cleanups more recognizable for local residents who take responsibility for keeping their communities clean.

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Government, non-profit, civic and service organizations in Virginia were invited to apply for 30 in Thirty Grants for $500 to $1,000 telling how they are addressing these pressing issues:  Litter Prevention, Recycling, Cigarette Litter Prevention, and Community Beautification. Since 2011, Keep Virginia Beautiful has provided over $110,000 to 140 organizations throughout the state. This year, for the first time, we are awarding 45 grants because of the generosity of our partners at Altria, Keep America Beautiful, WestRock Foundation and Trex.

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Christopher Newport Wins 30 in Thirty

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Christopher Newport University has been awarded a 30 in Thirty Grant of $1,000 in the Recycling category. Government, non-profit, civic and service organizations in Virginia were invited to apply for grants for $500 to $1,000 telling how they are addressing these pressing issues:  Litter Prevention, Recycling, Cigarette Litter Prevention, and Community Beautification. Since 2011, Keep Virginia Beautiful has provided over $110,000 to 140 organizations throughout the state. This year, for the first time, we are awarding 45 grants because of the generosity of our partners at Altria, Keep America Beautiful, WestRock Foundation and Trex.Christopher Newport logo

Christopher Newport University in Newport News advocates waste reduction by increasing recycling education and encouraging students to participate in recycling events. They plan to promote a student-designed poster to help individuals quickly identify if their refuse is recyclable or municipal solid waste. They’ll also focus on the development of peer-to-peer education programming to promote recycling visibility and outreach at events. Funds awarded by Keep Virginia Beautiful will be used to purchase blue recycling receptacles, liners and other supplies. CNU’s Office of Sustainability will be working with students, faculty, and staff to build a well-informed, diverse coalition of recycling stakeholders.

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Newport News Gets Down & Dirty with 30 in Thirty

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Our Common Home Environmental Alliance in Newport News focuses on cleaning up and reducing litter on a combined 12 acres that belong to the Quail Run Homes Association and St. Jerome’s Catholic Church. Litter is collecting in the green area and in Quail Run, a small streamlet that makes its way into Lucas Creek, a tributary to the Chesapeake Bay. Quail Run Homes Association and St. Jerome’s Catholic Church will be partnering to clean up the litter, create awareness about its damaging effect, and instill a sense of stewardship and pride in their community. They will host speakers to present on a variety of environmental topics, such as the effect of plastic on the environment, the cost of trash, and reduce-reuse-recycle information. With 30 in Thirty funds provided by the Keep Virginia Beautiful grant, they will create promotional materials, educational brochures, and purchase supplies for cleanups. The group will also address water quality monitoring, storm-water runoff and erosion problems as a continuance of their commitment to environmental stewardship. Our Common Home Environmental Alliance has been awarded a grant of $1,000 in the Litter Prevention category.

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Government, non-profit, civic and service organizations in Virginia were invited to apply for grants for $500 to $1,000 telling how they are addressing these pressing issues:  Litter Prevention, Recycling, Cigarette Litter Prevention, and Community Beautification. Since 2011, Keep Virginia Beautiful has provided over $110,000 to 140 organizations throughout the state. This year, for the first time, we are awarding 45 grants because of the generosity of our partners at Altria, Keep America Beautiful, WestRock Foundation and Trex.

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Norview Acquisition Moors 30 in Thirty

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Norview Acquisition, LLC in Deltaville has been awarded a 30 in Thirty Grant of $500 in the Cigarette Litter Prevention category. Norview Acquisition is a marina that’s been fighting to eliminate cigarette waste from their property and waters for years. Their goal is to substantially reduce the incidence of cigarette waste with their efforts. They plan to increase the number of installed cigarette receptacles, and distribute portable ashtrays to employees and guests. Informational signage will help to educate the public and heighten awareness of the problem. The Cigarette Litter Prevention Grant from Keep Virginia Beautiful will help aquatic plant and animal life, and enhance visitors’ experience.Norview Acquisition Logo

Since 2011, Keep Virginia Beautiful has provided over $110,000 in  30 in Thirty Grants to 140 organizations throughout the state. This year, for the first time, we are awarding 45 grants because of the generosity of our partners at Altria, Keep America Beautiful, WestRock Foundation and Trex. Government, non-profit, civic and service organizations in Virginia were invited to apply for grants for $500 to $1,000 telling how they are addressing these pressing issues:  Litter Prevention, Recycling, Cigarette Litter Prevention, and Community Beautification

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Colonial Beach Foundation Nabs 30 in Thirty

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The Colonial Beach Foundation in Colonial Beach has been awarded a 30 in Thirty Grant of $750 in the Beautification category. Government, non-profit, civic and service organizations in Virginia were invited to apply for grants for $500 to $1,000 telling how they are addressing these pressing issues:  Litter Prevention, Recycling, Cigarette Litter Prevention, and Community Beautification.

The Colonial Beach Foundation is establishing their first community center, and want to create an aesthetically pleasing landscape to provide a welcoming atmosphere to the public. Their goal is to offer a place where people will gather for recreation, entertainment and celebration, while enhancing the overall beauty of the town for visitors and residents. With funds from Keep Virginia Beautiful and support of the town government, civic businesses and numerous volunteers, planting crepe myrtle trees and Azalea bushes is the last thing they need to complete their beautification project.

Since 2011, Keep Virginia Beautiful has provided over $110,000 in 30 in Thirty Grants to 140 organizations throughout the state. This year, for the first time, we are awarding 45 grants because of the generosity of our partners at Altria, Keep America Beautiful, WestRock Foundation and Trex.

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Greater Williamsburg Wins 30 in Thirty

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The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance in Williamsburg has been awarded a 30 in Thirty grant of $500 in the Litter Prevention category. It has started a “Chamber Clean Coalition” project to promote litter clean-up efforts in the roadways to further enhance businesses and visitors experiences. They plan to maintain a clean welcome area to visitors and residents on route 60 through the Adopt-A-Highway program. They aim to advocate, collaborate, and help new businesses emerge and existing business grow, while giving everyone the experience they deserve.Picture1

Since 2011, Keep Virginia Beautiful has provided over $110,000 to 140 organizations throughout the state. This year, for the first time, we are awarding 45 grants because of the generosity of our partners at Altria, Keep America Beautiful, WestRock Foundation and Trex. Government, non-profit, civic and service organizations in Virginia were invited to apply for grants for $500 to $1,000 telling how they are addressing these pressing issues:  Litter Prevention, Recycling, Cigarette Litter Prevention, and Community Beautification.

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Virginia Tourism is Cash Money

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We’d like to start with a bit of housekeeping:

We have a winner for our Shiver in the River VIP package, and it’s a cool story! Samantha Silberman of Baltimore, Maryland likes to do some sort of race each and every month somewhere in the Mid-Atlantic. She and a friend heard about Shiver in the River, and despite having no real ties to Virginia or Richmond, decided to sign up. Not only that, they’ve signed up for the 5K Walk/Run, the James River Jump, AND the Cleanup! Even though she’s from Baltimore, she wants to do her part to help us make Virginia a more beautiful place and Give 60 to make our planet cleaner! Congratulations, and thank you Samantha!

Also, we’re horrible at taking pictures. We’re good at smudging a lens or putting our thumb over one, but it is what it is. We do, however, have an Instagram account. Some lovely interns who are no doubt more tech-savvy than us are going to help us get it more current. Check it out!

Lastly, we decided to take a road trip last weekend. We left Richmond Friday afternoon and followed the sun west. By early evening, we reached Cana, Virginia and checked into a lovely bed & breakfast. It was a fantastic farmhouse owned by an amazing couple who worked 65+ acres of various fruit trees. The kitchen table was covered in various heritage apples, pears, cherries, and more – most of it grown right there. Walks through the groves were accompanied by a small pack of agreeable farm dogs who lead us up and down the hillsides, and then back to the house.

Late Saturday, we spent some time tooling along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Connecting to Skyline Drive, this National Park runs 469 miles through 29 counties in Virginia and North Carolina. It’s also America’s longest linear park. We were afforded sweeping views of Appalachia, saw an owl, several hawks, and scores of deer. We ate meals in side-of-the-road Mom & Pop joints, feasting on home-cooked regional favorites.

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Sunday, we altered our route, and took every two-lane road east that we could find. The mountains gave way to rolling hills as we casually sailed through Meadows of Dan, Stuart, Martinsville, Danville, Alton, and more. We made pit stops at Fairy Stone, Staunton River, and Occoneechee, just three of our wonderful Virginia State Parks. As the afternoon began to turn Virginia brilliant orange, we found ourselves passing the red clay hillsides of Southeastern Virginia that leads toward Tidewater. Time to head north to return to Richmond.

The point is, we went because it was beautiful. It reminded us of why we work hard to keep Virginia beautiful. We bought apples, supported small businesses, visited restaurants and parks, and dropped some green into the coffers of Virginia’s economy. While we’re sort of locals, that weekend was about being a tourist.

A clean and green Virginia, when displayed in all her glory to outsiders, is worth cash money.

 

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