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Community cleanups often feel a lot like team sports — everyone comes together with a shared goal, whether it’s keeping streets clear of litter or cheering on their favorite players. Just as modern fans use the bovada sports betting app to stay connected to the action, our volunteers stay connected through local initiatives that combine…

Creating a cleaner, safer, and more beautiful Southwest Virginia requires more than just one person’s effort — it depends on community action. From individual volunteers to local organizations, every contribution adds up to meaningful change. When neighbors come together to tackle litter, promote recycling, and support environmental initiatives, the results can be felt far beyond…

Litter cleanup “Safety First” Simple steps to help the planet while staying safe. Wear a mask and gloves. Use gloves to keep yourself safe from physical contact with litter (and to prevent cuts and scrapes). “Do your part” by wearing your face mask. Avoid touching your face.

Great American Cleanup The Great American Cleanup, coordinated locally by Keep Southwest Virginia Beautiful, follows the current “green” movement with the theme, “Green Starts Here.” Keep America Beautiful, the national organization that leads this program, chose this theme to remind families that a better environment for everyone starts in our own communities. The work done…

The Upper Tennessee River Roundtable formed a Keep America Beautiful affiliate in 2007, called Keep Southwest Virginia Beautiful. The affiliate later departed to form a nonprofit, operating as a 501c3 for many years. ​The formation of this affiliate resulted from a unique partnership among nine counties and two cities. These localities joined to serve on…