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10/20/2026

Test before you treat 🌱 Fall is one of the best times to test your soil - it gives you time to make improvements before spring growth kicks in.

A soil test takes the guesswork out of lawn care by identifying nutrient deficiencies, helping prevent over-fertilization, saving you money on unnecessary products, and supporting healthier plants. It also helps protect our local waterways by cutting down on excess fertilizer runoff into rivers, streams, and the Chesapeake Bay.

Soil test kits are available through garden centers, local Virginia Cooperative Extension offices, and soil testing laboratories. Test each area of your yard separately - lawn, garden beds, shrubs - for the most accurate results.

Learn how to collect a sample and read your results 👇 https://ow.ly/oeWh50ZZaul

10/20/2026

From your first glass of water to your morning shower and coffee, clean water plays a big role in our everyday routines. But what if it suddenly wasn't there? Join Hydro Joe in taking a moment to appreciate the clean, reliable water that makes so much of our day possible: https://ow.ly/VaJr50ZZatW

10/17/2026

Congrats to our Bay Star Giveaway winner, Amy! 🎉 ⭐️

Amy has been a longtime Bay Star member, and we greatly appreciate her commitment to greener habits that help keep our local waterways clean.

Interested in becoming a Bay Star? Learn how you can get involved and help protect Hampton Roads' waterways: https://ow.ly/vEEr50ZYbFx

10/16/2026

Great finds. Great savings. Less waste! 🌍 Shopping secondhand is a win for your wallet and the planet. Give pre-loved items a new home and help keep usable goods out of landfills. Learn more: https://ow.ly/mmaY50ZYbKp

10/15/2026

Time to clean out that medicine cabinet! National Prescription Drug Take Back Day makes it easy (and safe) to get rid of expired or unused medications - no questions asked.

Flushing meds down the toilet or sink could cause them to end up in local waterways. Drop your medications off at a collection site near you on Saturday, October 24th and dispose of them the right way: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

10/13/2026

Your morning coffee? A hot shower? Your favorite meal? 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭? Hydro Joe wants to know! Tell us in the comments for a chance to win a “Things We Couldn’t Have Without Water” prize pack featuring:

💧 Ocean Breeze Silver Season Pass or a Water Country USA Pass
💧 Cure Coffee $25 Gift Card
💧 AutoBell Car Wash $50 Gift Card
💧 Yeti 26 Oz water bottle

Water makes everyday life possible. Let’s appreciate every drop – and the people who keep it flowing throughout Hampton Roads.

Comment by October 23 to enter for a chance to win.

10/12/2026

Hoarding household clutter because you don’t know where it goes? We understand it can be confusing. Learn what to do by visiting askHRgreen.org.

10/07/2026

Hydro Joe spotted water-wasting in action. If your sprinkler is watering more pavement than plants, it’s time for a quick adjustment.

Point those sprinklers toward the grass and help Hydro Joe defend every drop: https://ow.ly/4N5W50ZVcGg

10/02/2026

Mark your calendar: Chesapeake Recycles Day is back ♻️ The event takes place on October 3 from 9AM-12PM at Greenbrier Sentara College of Health Sciences, where you can drop off old electronics, household hazardous waste, and sensitive documents for safe, responsible disposal.

A few things to know before you go: documents get shredded offsite, so please keep it to three boxes of copy paper or paper grocery bags max. Plastic bags, tires, or regular (non-sensitive) paper will not be accepted.

Here's how to get involved: https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/1089/Chesapeake-Recycles-Day

10/01/2026

The “What Do You Do With This?” recycling game show stopped by Coast Live, where April and Chandler put their recycling knowledge to the test ♻️ See how they did! And remember, when you’re not sure, don’t guess. Just ask:

Samantha McNeil and Zeus Campbell join Coast Live with "What Do You Do With This?" a game show that tests April & Chandler's knowledge of proper recycling and waste sorting.