Stroubles Creek Clean Up

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Where: Meet us at 120 Inventive Lane, Blacksburg (Biological Systems Engineering Building). If you have a VT Parking Permit, you may park on site. If you do not have a VT Parking Permit, we advise you to carpool with someone who does or to park at VT Stream Lab, about a 5 minute walk from the meeting place. Arrive a few minutes early and we can direct you there.

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Cleanup: Join the New River Conservancy to help clean Stroubles Creek, a tributary of the New River. Stroubles Creek headwaters begin from Blacksburg’s 16 springs; the stream is subject to a significant amount of urban runoff and trash. It is then routed under Virginia Tech’s Drillfield. The stream resurfaces below the Drillfield where it feeds the Duck Pond and continues through a large area of active ecological restoration.

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Tools/equipment: The New River Conservancy will supply tools and equipment (grabbers, gloves, trash bags) for the event. Bathrooms available at 120 Inventive Lane.

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You provide: Dress to get dirty! Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants as there may be rusty metal, broken glass, etc. Long sleeves are recommended. Bring plenty of water and snacks (light snacks and water will be provided). Bring waders, waterproof boots, or water shoes if you wish to wade in the stream for trash.

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Upon completion of this form, you will be contacted by New River Conservancy Clean Up Coordinator, Sydney Haney, with further information.

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Questions? Please contact