05/31/2026
Wake up early.
Grab the coffee.
Meet your friends at June 14.
Then join for a scenic walk over the Lesner Bridge with family & friends as we celebrate VDRF’s 100th vessel removal! ⚓️
1-4 PM 📍
Founded by veterans and fueled by a passion for protecting our local waterways, is a nonprofit dedicated to removing abandoned and derelict vessels from Coastal Virginia waters.
Their mission is simple: healthier waterways through vessel removal, community outreach, and environmental education.
Every donation, volunteer effort, and event directly supports cleaner rivers, bays, and coastlines for future generations.
To date, VDRF has removed 100 abandoned vessels from our waterways.. and they’re just getting started! 🩵