UVA Clean Water provides students with a voice in the management of stormwater at the University.
UVA Clean Water is a student-led group committed to protecting local waterways through education and hands-on stewardship, with focus on preventing stormwater pollution and promoting sustainable stormwater management. UVA Clean Water is an active working group in the Environmental Stewardship Subcommittee (ESS) of the University Committee on Sustainability. Through ESS, UVA Clean Water provides gu
06/08/2026
World Oceans Day reminds us that our daily sidewalk actions have a far-reaching impact. When we all do our part, we can create a wave of positive change, protecting our waterways and oceans! Learn more at rivanna-stormwater.org and join the ripple effect. 🐠🐋🦈🐙🐬
04/28/2026
We hope everyone's end of semester is going well! If you want a break from finals (or a celebration once they're over), head on over to the Rivanna RiverFest on May 9th! This is an amazing community event supporting our local Rivanna River! There will be environmental activities, river recreation, live music, food and drink, and more! Scan the QR code or follow the link to learn more! 💧🌳
04/20/2026
Thank you to everyone who made it to our 9th annual Beta Bridge Cleanup! We hope everyone had a great time and we can't believe how much trash we found! Same time next year? 🗑️🍂🛤️
04/05/2026
Get excited for our annual event, the Beta Bridge Cleanup! On April 18th from 11 am to 1 pm, we will be removing trash from the area around the historic Beta Bridge, with Panera bagels provided! We hope to see everyone there to make a difference in our community! We will meet by the Westminster Presbyterian Church, in the south parking lot! Fill out this waiver form if you want to join us:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyeU2zI9Yt9f87rllX9qQBTuQHydFWYpKQJ0VwKK31BjQneg/viewform?usp=header
02/22/2026
While you're out enjoying the trails and sidewalks with your furry best friend today, don't forget this simple but crucial step: pick up after your pup!
Here's why it matters more than you might think: Storm water can carry pet waste into streams and rivers directly through storm drains. This waste carries harmful bacteria like E. coli and nutrients that can trigger algae blooms, harming aquatic life and making our waterways unsafe for everyone. :(
The good news? The solution is in your hands (literally)! Always carry bags on your walks and dispose of waste properly in trash cans. It's one of the easiest ways to protect the health of our local waterways.
Let's keep our walks enjoyable AND our waters clean! 💧🌊
01/25/2026
❄️ Woke up to snow this morning? Before you salt your sidewalk, remember this: ONE COFFEE MUG of salt is enough for 20 square feet!
Most people use way too much. That excess salt washes into our streams and rivers when snow melts, harming aquatic life and contaminating our water.
Go out and enjoy the snow, and let's hope for a couple snow days!!!!🤞⛄💙
01/17/2026
Welcome back everyone! I hope your break was relaxing and filled with (clean) water! For our first official event of the new semester, we'll be holding an art day for the storm drain art contest! Join us in the Art Room in Student Health & Wellness from 1 to 4 pm on January 24th to create some storm drain art and enter the contest, where you win up to $100! We can't wait to see you all there! 💧🎨🖌️
12/10/2025
I hope everybody's finals are going well! We're just here to announce that Charlottesville Utilities is having! The prizes are awesome, and we want to see everybody's artistic talent! This is just an overview, so if you're interested head to www.charlottesville.gov/stormwater and learn more about the contest!
11/05/2025
Gear up for Thanksgiving everybody! With the holidays coming up in just a few short weeks, here are some friendly reminders about being safe when disposing cooking oil or grease! When Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) are washed down the drain, it can cause blockages in your home and neighborhood sewer pipes. This results in messy and costly overflows. It’s bad for homes, the environment, and public health. Please be mindful and follow these steps when disposing of oils or greases, especially around these holidays!
Learn more how to properly dispose of FOG here:
💧serviceauthority.org/work-with-us/compliance-program/fog/
💧rivanna.org/recyclables-accepted/
💧charlottesville.org/582/Wastewater
10/30/2025
Our watershed is haunted by the ghosts of plastic past! While Halloween is certainly a time to celebrate, keep our local streams in mind when you decide to litter your candy wrappers or leave behind a piece of your costume. Any and every piece of litter adds up, and contributes to pollution right here in Charlottesville. Please be mindful of your trash during these fun times! 🎃🍬💧