On Saturday, December 2, the City of Alexandria Department of Transportation and Environmental Services Stormwater Management Division hosted a stream cleanup event of Historic Holmes Run. 

Twelve volunteers donated their time to help pick up trash from a portion of Holmes Run behind Charles Beatley Library. A total of 13 bags were collected, weighing approximately 65-100 pounds. The bags were filled with a variety of items, most commonly glass and plastic bottles. The most interesting item picked was a metal folding chair.  

The cleanup event is held in recognition of the first annual National Stormwater Day on November 16. Established by the National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA), National Stormwater Day is an opportunity to recognize and raise awareness of stormwater management practices and programs. 

The Stormwater Management plans to hold more stream cleanup events in 2024. Organizers will announce details of those events when they are available. 

Thank you to all the volunteers for participating, as well as the City of Alexandria Resource Recovery Team for collecting and properly disposing of the bags.