Who benefits from the International Coastal Cleanup in Virginia?
All Virginians who depend on our Commonwealth’s waterways for recreation or commercial purposes benefit from this program’s short and long-term improvements in waters’ cleanliness and safety. Wildlife and plants benefit as trash-free water results in improved habitats. Entanglement of animals in fishing line, and ingestion of plastic by wild animals will both be decreased. Volunteers involved with the cleanup will learn firsthand the impact litter has on our rivers. There is no better education about the harm that litter can cause than by bagging it for several hours. University students and future teachers benefit due to CVW’s “win-win” affiliation with Longwood University; students are gaining practical skills in management, organizing, program development, and public relations while helping CVW and Virginia’s environment. Future teachers at Longwood University are learning their important role in teaching their future students about recycling and litter issues. Virginia’s Taxpayers
