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Children Planting at Dismal Swamp Canal Trail

Meetings

Meetings Day/Time:
4th Wednesday of the Month (No meetings in July, November, and December) at 12 p.m. (noon)

Location:
River Crest Community Center
1001 River Walk Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council (CEIC)

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

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Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council (CEIC)

2019 CEIC Photo

Pictured (L to R): Josh Fisher, Jean Pfaehler, Heather Barlow, Amy Weber (Secretary), Lauren Ragsac, Rogard Ross (Vice Chair), Alden Cleanthes (Chair), Jason Brown, Megan Hale, Rebecca Greenwald, Vikki Barnette, Carol Praissman, Bob Fountain, Adrienne Sawyer, and Roxanne Stonecypher.

Not pictured: Michael Flint, Wayne Jones, Dave Sackett, Tamara Shelley

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