Help us keep public spaces clean and beautiful Part of what makes Roanoke so "livable" is its parks, greenways, trails, and other public areas. Keeping these clean and attractive for our citizens to enjoy takes a lot of work. The city welcomes volunteers who value our public spaces and want to have a part in maintaining and enhancing their appearance. Through a program called "Adopt-A-Spot," opportunities are available for community organizations, businesses, and individuals to adopt a specific location in the city. Learn more about the program here. |
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Stormwater education is an important step in management
As the City of Roanoke continues to develop and implement various aspects of its stormwater management plan, the emphasis shifts to public information. Like many localities in Virginia, the city operates its storm sewer system under a permit issued by the state, and that permit requires the city to provide public education and outreach. While the city has been doing this since 2003, staff are currently working to expand efforts to increase communication to residents and create awareness through a stormwater education campaign. Find out what's happening here. You can also click the link on the right side of this page -- "What's All This About Stormwater?" -- to learn more. |
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Sculpture garden planned to honor the late Ann Masters
As summer turns to fall later this year, visitors to Roanoke's Vic Thomas Park (pictured above) will encounter a trio of sculptures along the trail. Not that it's unusual to see art in city parks, but these particular works will be there to pay tribute to one of the Valley's most beloved ambassadors for both the environment and the arts -- Ann Davey Masters, longtime executive director of Clean Valley Council, who passed away in December 2009. Read about the project here. |
