Watershed Clean-Up Day Saturday in Fairfax County

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — County officials are asking for the public's help in trying to make area waterways less polluted.

Toward that end, Watershed Clean-Up Day is Saturday from 9-11:30 a.m. at various county centers and parks.

The aim is to "clear our rivers, lakes and streams of debris," and families, scout troops or civic organizations are encouraged to participate.

Here's a list of the clean-up sites:

• Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065
• Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588
• Huntley Meadows Park, 703-768-2525
• Lake Accotink Park, 703-569-3464
• Lake Fairfax Park, 703-471-5414
• Riverbend Park, 703-759-9018
• Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013
• Cub Run RECenter, 703-817-9404

The county says volunteers at past cleanups have pulled tires, bottles, cans, and even grills from local waterways. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

For additional information, contact the Public Information Office at 703-324-8662.

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