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Resilient River Star Schools

Our Resilient River Stars Schools are knee-deep in shoreline and wildlife restoration projects all across the watershed. And kids are learning to become lifelong river stewards with every muddy step. Some schools are going even deeper, taking on river-friendly projects like litter cleanups, oyster gardening and rainwater conservation, or addressing complex regional issues like coastal flooding. 

Youth Resilience projects
FREE teacher training - september 28, 2024
2024-2025 Youth Resilience Flyer

Students Taking Action for the River

Learning is Beautiful

There’s always room for more Resilient River Star Schools to climb aboard and have a positive impact on the river. And have a positive impact on our kids, too.
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Our Impact Since 2019

68
Resilient River star schools
123
Projects Completed
8,500
Students & Counting
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Stemming the Tide

See how one Resilient River Star School took on tidal flooding

Become a Resilient River Star School today!

It’s FREE and easy to become a Resilient River Star School, and the benefits last a lifetime. Contact Sarah McBride, smcbride@elizabethriver.org, for more information or complete the form below to get started.

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Would you like to participate in the annual Youth Resilience Expo?(Required)
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Ryan Resilience Lab Event Request

Thank you for your interest in the Elizabeth River Project’s Ryan Resilience Lab. We’re delighted that our site is in high demand. As the Ryan Resilience Lab is operated by a small non-profit with a big environmental mission, please help us make sure your event is a great fit.

Our priority is to host groups with relevance to our mission: to restore the Elizabeth River through equitable collaboration with diverse communities, governments, and businesses. When space and staff support are available, we are happy to host such groups free of charge, but do request that you consider an organizational membership and allow us to offer the opportunity for individual memberships.

Please fill this form out at least 30 days in advance of the event.

Our maximum for indoor seated events is 85 theater style and 45 classroom style. For standing receptions, the maximum is 100 indoors or 125 indoor-outdoor.
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If given the go-ahead for our event, sponsor organization agrees to these Ryan Lab policies:

Yes, we will offer attendees the option to tour the Ryan Lab(Required)
Yes, Elizabeth River Project can make a 3-5 minute announcement at the start of the event regarding mission and ways to get involved(Required)
Yes, we will consider an organizational membership with Elizabeth River Project to support its mission of restoring the Elizabeth River(Required)
Yes, we agree to sustainable/responsible event practices(Required)

Additionally, sponsor organization agrees to these administrative/liability requirements:

  • ERP maintains insurance for its activities at the Ryan Lab. Sponsoring organizations should ensure that they have appropriate insurance coverage as well.
  • Weapons are prohibited.
  • Open flames generally are prohibited (special permission only).
  • Outdoor guests will be required to exit the Learning Park during thunder, lightning, high winds or any circumstance deemed hazardous by ERP.
  • Waiver of Claims: Sponsoring organizations agree to release, waive all claims, discharge, and covenant not to sue Elizabeth River Project, its officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from liability from any and all claims resulting in personal injury, accidents or illnesses and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in the event and related tours, due to the negligence of sponsor, sponsor's employees, or event participants.
  • Notice of Claims: Sponsor agrees to provide immediate notice to ERP if any participant either files, or threatens to file, a claim arising from or related to the event, so that ERP can notify its insurance carriers.
  • COVID Statement: Participants will monitor their own health prior to reporting to any Elizabeth River Project event/activity. If any signs or symptoms of infection are present, the individual must not report to the event.
  • Photo Release: Photos of the event may be shared as part of grant reporting or posted on Elizabeth River Project website/social media unless otherwise specified by the sponsor organization.
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Youth Water Monitoring Results

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Sample Data

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