City of Staunton - Watershed Awareness

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06/17/2026

Happy hump day 🐢 This turtle and other local wildlife rely on clean waterways

Built by nature and protected together, the Chesapeake Bay reflects a partnership between land, water, wildlife, and peo...
06/12/2026

Built by nature and protected together, the Chesapeake Bay reflects a partnership between land, water, wildlife, and people. Everyday actions - from fertilizing lawns to picking up pet waste - can build up and have a major impact on our local environment and the Chesapeake Bay. From the mountains to the bay, we can all do our part! Explore the many ways to positively impact your backyard, local waterways, your city, and the Chesapeake Bay: https://www.chesapeakebay.net/action/protect-the-bay

📷 Bottom photo by Chesapeake Bay Program

Did you know that Staunton is in the Chesapeake Bay watershed? Our stormwater leaves the city via Lewis Creek, then trav...
06/10/2026

Did you know that Staunton is in the Chesapeake Bay watershed? Our stormwater leaves the city via Lewis Creek, then travels through several bodies of water until it ultimately reaches the Chesapeake Bay. What we do in our backyard affects waters miles away!

This week is Chesapeake ! This year’s theme, Built by Nature, Protected Together, celebrates the habitats, species, and...
06/08/2026

This week is Chesapeake ! This year’s theme, Built by Nature, Protected Together, celebrates the habitats, species, and systems that support the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the shared commitment it takes to protect them. Every action that supports healthy habitats (including here in Staunton!) helps protect the Bay as a whole.

Click here to learn more: https://www.chesapeakebay.net/action/chesapeake-bay-awareness-week
📷Photos by Chesapeake Bay Program

Thank you Staunton Public Works! 👏👏👏
05/21/2026

Thank you Staunton Public Works! 👏👏👏

Prepping your pool for the summer? ☀️🏊‍♂️ Before you drain, make sure to check out our updated guidelines!Staunton's sto...
05/20/2026

Prepping your pool for the summer? ☀️🏊‍♂️ Before you drain, make sure to check out our updated guidelines!

Staunton's storm drains connect directly to our local streams. Discharging large volumes of chemically treated water into these drains can have devastating impacts on fish and other local aquatic life. To protect our environment and to be mindful of neighboring properties, residents draining pools within the city are asked to follow the guidelines here: https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/home/showpublisheddocument/13816/639148848525900000

Much-needed rain this week = a great time to talk about stormwater! 🌧️ Check out our new story map to learn about stormw...
05/14/2026

Much-needed rain this week = a great time to talk about stormwater! 🌧️ Check out our new story map to learn about stormwater runoff and how it is managed in the city. The stormwater management program is a citywide effort that depends on the cooperation of nearly every city department and all of our citizens. Click on the link to view this interactive presentation:
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c8ab7db4436c48e9a4a0b1305387cc68

The Lewis Creek Watershed Advisory Committee organized Staunton's Clean the Bay Day this past Saturday on May 2nd. 140 v...
05/06/2026

The Lewis Creek Watershed Advisory Committee organized Staunton's Clean the Bay Day this past Saturday on May 2nd. 140 volunteers from multiple organizations cleaned up about 1,400 lbs. of trash (73 bags) from approximately 15 miles of our local streets and streams! 10,000 cigarette butts were collected!!

A HUGE thank you to all the organizations and volunteers that helped out this past month. This clean-up improves not only the Chesapeake Bay, but our local waterways. And our local wildlife—including the red salamander—has a cleaner, safer place to call home. 👏👏👏

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