Clean Valley Council

10/23/2026

Meet Maria, CVC's new Environmental Educator and Operations Manager!

We are so excited to welcome Maria both to the Roanoke Valley and to the Clean Valley Council team. She will oversee daily operations including Anytime Cleanups and the Adopt-A-Street program, as well as supporting environmental education initiatives both in and out of the classrooms.

With a background in Environmental Science and Psychology, Maria is passionate about connecting people to the natural landscape to help promote attitudes of sustainability and stewardship.

Please join us in welcoming Maria to Clean Valley Council!

10/18/2026

At Roanoke GO Outside Festival, we asked our friends, ‘What’s your favorite thing about the environment?’ Thanks to everyone who shared!

10/18/2026

We asked: What is your favorite thing about the environment?❤️

10/17/2026

Second Rain barrel DEMO was a success! Another City of Roanoke family will get to benefit by applying for stormwater credits with Stormwater. Nice work leading, Jamie!

10/17/2026

Rain Barrel Workshop was a hit Roanoke GO Outside Festival. Our winning family was so happy with their win!

Come see us for the 2pm workshop and enter the raffle to win it!

10/17/2026

Today was a perfect day to kick off Go Fest!

Come see our team in Upper Elmwood Park all weekend long. Spin the wheel, answer questions, and win prizes!

Be a Stormwater Detective, Save the Bugs all weekend long. Learn how to Build a Rain barrel on Saturday at 11am and 2pm!

We know you love the environment and we want to know why? Hot Mic takes are ready for you!

10/17/2026

As part of our Star City Sustainability Series last week, Dr. Amber Wendler with the Roanoke Stormwater shared more about our local watersheds connecting our neighborhoods, streams and rivers.

Many thanks to Amber and all who attended!

10/12/2026

10/06/2026

📣REMINDER📣

Interested in the Roanoke watershed?! Our community learning event, Star City Sustainability Series, is happening THIS THURSDAY at the CVC Headquarters at Heights Community Church 💙💚

Join us as we learn from Amber Wendler, PhD, CFM, City of Roanoke Stormwater Environmental Specialist, to explore how water connects our neighborhoods, streams, and rivers in ways we may not always see.

Amber will talk about our local watershed, how stormwater moves through Roanoke, and the many factors that shape our waterways and their future.
REGISTER TODAY! https://www.cleanvalley.org/events/star-city-sustainability-series-5/form

📅 October 8, 2026
🕕 6–7 p.m.
📍 CVC Headquarters
Heights Community Church
2014 Memorial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015

10/02/2026

It’s timeeee! 💧

Litter pollution is a major issue, not just here in the Roanoke Valley, but around the world. What starts as litter on our streets can make its way into storm drains, streams, rivers, and eventually our oceans, where people and wildlife suffer the consequences. But together, we can make a difference!

Tomorrow is the first day of Clean Valley Council’s 2026 Fall Waterways Cleanup! We’re joining forces with other environmental organizations to help reduce litter and prevent pollution from making its way into our waterways. The cleanup runs through October 31, so there’s plenty of time to get out there and make an impact!

Register with us to get FREE cleanup supplies and get out there to make a difference! Every piece of litter you pick up is one less piece that can end up in a stream, river, or ocean. 💧Register at the link below
https://www.cleanvalley.org/fall-waterway-cleanup

Let’s get cleaning!💪💚