See those rainbow oil spots under your car? 🚗 That's heading straight for fish habitats when it rains. Yikes! Fixing leaks and properly disposing of used oil are just a few ways to maintain your car while also protecting our Chesapeake Bay watershed. onlyrain.org/car-maintenance

Need some spring cleaning tips? Check your local recycling rules—they change! 🚫 Paint & batteries don't belong in regular trash—find your nearest hazardous waste drop off location. Proper trash actions = cleaner waterways! onlyrain.org/trash-waste-di…

.@Alexandriavagov residents–are you interested in celebrating earth month?🌎✨ Art meets sustainability at our Earth Month Paint & Sip! Join us at Port City for an evening of nature-inspired creativity while learning about our sustainable practices. alexandriava.gov/EarthDay

🏃Arlington runners. Join us on April 18 for a gentle cruise along Four Mile Run and the W&OD trail! We'll make stops at Sparrow Pond and more to spot turtles, birds, and other local critters in their natural habitat. Registration required. arlingtonva.us/Government/Dep… #OnlyRain

The biggest spring cleaning tip is to toss away unwanted waste in its proper place! Every item you throw away in the correct place, whether its trash, recycling, or hazardous makes an impact on our environment and prevents pollution. onlyrain.org/trash-waste-di…

Ready to implement native planting in your home garden? Stafford County residents: Reserve up to FIVE native trees or plants for your home at the Stafford County Tree Giveaway! Reserve now:riverfriends.org/product/staffo… #OnlyRain

Celebrate #EarthDay tomorrow by joining @CityofAlexandria for their conversation on sustainability. Register here: alexlibraryva.org/event/12736143

🌎Happy Earth Day #NoVa! 🌎Every small action to protect our waterways creates ripples of positive change. Let's continue this important work throughout the year, knowing that each choice we make helps build a healthier, more sustainable future for all. onlyrain.org

Suds up! 💦This Water Tip Wednesday, we’re helping you keep your cars and our waterways clean. By taking your car to a commercial car wash which either has its water treated or recycled, you’re helping prevent pollution from entering local waterways. onlyrain.org/car-maintenance

In need of some weekend plans? Join Manassas VA on Saturday at Baldwin Elementary from 10 AM - 3 PM for a community celebration! Then on Sunday be sure to stop by Langston Boulevard Alliance’s annual Earth Day Every Day Festival! earthdayonlangston.com

April showers bring May flowers. By making sure the flowers blooming in your garden are native, you’ll be able to use less chemicals and reduce polluted stormwater runoff. Learn more: onlyrain.org/garden-lawn-ca…

Ready to catch the last of these April showers? 🌧️@CityofAlexandria residents and others can come out to the build your own Barrel Workshop event at Beatley Central Library on April 29. Register here: nvswcdevents.myrec.com/info/products/… #OnlyRain

Next week is International Compost Week! 🍃While throwing out trash is necessary, some of our everyday items are also easily compostable! We can always work to be more sustainable in our habits. Learn more: bit.ly/4iOgSp2 #OnlyRain

Water Tip Wednesday! 🌷It’s not too late to get your gardens ready for their annual debut! Tips like planting native, composting, and reusing grass clippings are just a few ways to beautify your garden and prevent pollution. onlyrain.org/garden-lawn-ca… #OnlyRain

Ready to support clean water in Northern Virginia? 💧💧 Take the Clean Water Pledge and help us keep pollutants out of our local waterways! Learn how you can make a difference at onlyrain.org/clean-water-pl… #OnlyRain

Park and Recreation Month continues! 🏞️Let's get outside and explore all that our local parks have to offer. Want to do your part in keeping our green areas and rivers clean? Participate in local volunteer opportunities: onlyrain.org/local-voluntee…

Starting a rain garden? Plant Native! 🌿 NoVA Native plants = Less fertilizer. This means fewer chemicals in our waterways!💧Learn more at onlyrain.org/stormwater-man… #OnlyRain #PlantNative #RainGarden #CleanWater

We’re expanding our horizons!️🌇 #OnlyRain is shifting its focus to find new ways to share with you. While this X account will soon be retired, you can still catch every drop of news on Facebook, Instagram, and now on LinkedIn too. Stay connected: bit.ly/OnlyRainLinked…

The forecast is changing 🌦️In 2 weeks, we’ll stop posting on X. But don’t worry—we’re still active and flowing on Facebook, Instagram, and now LinkedIn. Follow us to learn more about how to keep our NoVA waterways clean! → bit.ly/OnlyRainLinked…

Heads up— final 2 weeks here🚨We'll pause posting on X after August. Stay tuned on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn where we’ll keep delivering fresh updates and tips to ensure #OnlyRain makes it down the drain. Find us @ OnlyRainNoVA and bit.ly/OnlyRainLinked…