Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council (CEIC)

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Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council (CEIC) 

Pictured from left to right: Back row - Kendra Dildy, Jim Haluska, Adrienne Sawyer, Vikki Barnette, Mike Perry, Sandy Madison, Amy Weber (Secretary), Lacy Shirey (Vice Chair), Sydney Covey, Becky Greenwald (Chair), Lacie Wever, Rogard Ross (Associate Member). Front row - Christel Dyer, Mike Hoffman, Jared Hoernig.

Not pictured: Lauren Ragsac, Jennifer Williams.

History:
The CEIC was formed in 1983 by then-Mayor Sidney M. Oman. Prior to that, there are records from 1978 indicating that the Council was known as the Litter Control Council under Mayor Marian P. Whitehurst. 

Purpose:
The purpose of the Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council shall be to promote interest in improving the environment of Chesapeake, Virginia thereby making Chesapeake a greener, cleaner and healthier city in which to live, work and visit. The CEIC will accomplish its purpose through outreach, education, and volunteer efforts to include litter and pollution prevention, waste reduction and recycling, beautification, conservation landscaping, and other environmental and conservation issues.

Membership:
Eighteen volunteers are appointed by the Mayor to serve three-year terms on the governing board. However, thousands of other volunteers are actively involved in CEIC projects and sub-committees. Visitors are welcome to attend CEIC monthly meetings.

More Information:

For information or questions about the Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council (CEIC) or its projects, contact Special Programs in the Department of Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism at:

Phone: 757-382-6411  |  Fax: 757-277-9365  | Email: SpecialPrograms@cityofchesapeake.net
Address: 1224 Progressive Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320