Volunteer cleanup in Peaceful Valley removed about 50 vehicles and "oodles of trash," mayor says
September 19, 2026 | Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
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In a manager's report Mayor Edna De Vries said a recent cleanup in Peaceful Valley, Big Lake removed "like 50 cars out of there plus oodles of trash." She thanked community volunteers and borough staff who organized and carried out the effort, saying it made "our valley much cleaner and safer place to be."
De Vries framed the cleanup as one of several community-driven and staff-supported efforts; she encouraged residents to recognize borough staff and volunteers for responding to local needs. The transcript does not provide a date for the cleanup or the precise inventory of items collected beyond the mayor's reported estimate.
De Vries framed the cleanup as one of several community-driven and staff-supported efforts; she encouraged residents to recognize borough staff and volunteers for responding to local needs. The transcript does not provide a date for the cleanup or the precise inventory of items collected beyond the mayor's reported estimate.
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