Potomac River Watershed Cleanup
Arlington County, VA Cleanup Sites
Please contact site leaders prior to cleanup
| Cleanup Site | Date & Time | Site Leader | Additional Comments |
| Chain Bridge - VA Side Arlington |
April 4 9am-12pm | Margaret Kertess Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment |
The terrain along the Potomac is a little rugged, so you should be prepared to hop on rocks and cross streams if you want to get down to the river. There are some less demanding spots too, so that shouldn't prevent anyone from coming.
Site may not be suitable for young children, elderly or disabled volunteers. Limited parking for 20 cars. No restroom facilities. Directions |
| Four Mile Run Shirlington Arlington |
April 18 9am-12pm | Robin Davis Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Crys |
Can accommodate up to 50 volunteers. Restrooms available. Site not suitable for young children or disabled volunteers. Four Mile Run at this location is easily accessed, although parts of the stream bank are rocky and steep. The stream is shallow, suitable for just about anyone.
Directions |
| Four Mile Run at South Arlington Mill Drive Shirlington |
April 4 9am-12pm | Brian Van Hoven WZDC Telemundo Washington, DC |
Can accommodate up to 40 volunteers. No restrooms available.
Directions |
| Long Branch Stream |
April 4 9am-12pm | Adopted Site Boy Scout Troop 2535 |
Adopted site, no additional volunteers needed. |
| Lubber Run Park |
April 4 9am-12pm | Adopted Site Cub Scouts |
Adopted site, no additional volunteers needed. |
| Theodore Roosevelt Island | April 4 9am-12pm | Adopted Site Marriott Corporation & Potomac Conservancy |
Adopted site, no additional volunteers needed. |
| Theodore Roosevelt Island - Malcolm Pirnie | April 4 9am-12pm | Sarah Jones Surfrider Foundation, DC Chapter |
Can accommodate up to 30 volunteers. Rain Date: April 11 9am-12pm Directions |
Directions to Chain Bridge: Chain Bridge is at the intersection of N. Glebe Rd and Chain Bridge Rd. Going north on Glebe, as you descend into the Potomac valley and just as the road takes a sharp right turn toward the bridge, there is a parking lot on the left under the GW Parkway. We will meet there. Coming from 495, e.g., Fairfax, on Chain Bridge Rd, the road ends at a light. Turn right (instead of left onto the bridge) and the parking lot is right in front of you. If you are familiar with the area, park above the area on Randolph Street and walk down the bike path. The area is accessible by bike from Military Road, crossing the overpass over Glebe Road, and proceeding down Randolph one block to the trail down into the valley.
Directions to Four Mile Run:Shirlington Park is located on S. Arlington Mill Drive between Shirlington Road and Walter Reed Drive in Arlington. We'll meet on the Four Mile Run trail at the pedestrian bridge crossing the stream between S. Taylor Street and S. Randolph Street. Parking is available in the Campbell Garage from Arlington Mill Drive or at Jennie Dean Park on S. Nelson Street.
Directions to Four Mile Run South Arlington Mill Drive: Animal Welfare League of Arlington Directions building Address: 2650 S. Arlington Mill Dr. Arlington, VA 22206 Phone: 703-931-9241 Fax: 703-931-2568 Full-screen Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive Arlington, VA 22206 Map data ©2008 Tele Atlas - Terms of Use Map Satellite Hybrid Traveling North on 395: Take the Shirlington exit. Follow the sign to South Arlington Mill Drive. At the light at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto South Arlington Mill Drive. Traveling South on 395: Take the Shirlington exit. Follow the signs to Shirlington. Go straight at the light at the end of the exit. You are now on South Arlington Mill Drive.
Directions to Theodore Roosevelt Island - Malcolm Pirnie: Theodore Roosevelt Island is accessible only from the northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The entrance to the parking lot is located just north of the Roosevelt Bridge. Southbound traffic: take Theodore Roosevelt Bridge to Constitution Ave. Take a right on 23rd St. and cross Memorial Bridge. Once on the bridge, bear right to return to the G.W. Parkway. The closest Metro Station is Rosslyn.
