South West Virginia Environmental Education Team

Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts Events

New River Trail State Park events

Natural Resources Conservation Week
October 14-20, 2007
For over 20 years, Virginia has celebrated Natural Resources Conservation Week. Each year the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts selects a theme, prepares materials and distributes them throughout Virginia’s 47 local conservation districts to educators and community leaders. Natural Resource Conservation Week is a partnership activity. This year's theme is litter and recycling and the impact of litter on Virginia's watersheds. The Virginia Council for Litter Prevention and Recycling Program Managers will help promote the importance of litter prevention during this week long event. They offer excellent school and community educational programs.

Plan a litter cleanup, an educational program or another type of solid waste management activity during the week of October 14-20. Outreach efforts are expected to reach thousands of people of all ages. Everyone is encouraged to be a good steward.

For more information visit www.vaswcd.org/natresources.htm or contact your local litter and recycling program manager http://www.deq.virginia.gov/recycle/contactlist.html and volunteer to make a difference.