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They’re Thriving Because of You.

Because of supporters like you, the Elizabeth River is rebounding. Seahorses, herons, otters, dolphins, oysters, and fish all depend on a healthy river — and your gift helps protect the habitats they call home.

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Special Year End Membership Offer

Donate $100 or more between now and January, and you’ll receive this limited edition Elizabeth River Project sweatshirt!

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Help Us Reach $50,000 For A Thriving River.​

This summer, become a member of the Elizabeth River Project and help us reach our $50,000 goal for restoration, education, resilience, and wildlife protection. Give $50 or more and receive our brand new membership t-shirt as a thank you helping keep the river’s comeback going.

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Join or donate today and not only will your gift help us continue our mission to clean up the Elizabeth River, but you could win a $75 gift certificate to Mermaid City Flowers.

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Introductory Membership

Receive our brand-new Elizabeth River Project membership T-shirt

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Otter Champions

Get our Otter Adoption Kit, complete with a plush otter made from 100% recycled materials

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Adopt an Otter!

Adopt a River Otter (symbolically) and help bring the river to life.

For as little as $5 per month or a one-time donation of $60.

Comes with plush river otter and adoption certificate.

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Limited Edition Sweatshirt

Make a gift of $100 or more and receive this limited-edition sweatshirt!

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Oyster Circle Membership

Join the exclusive Oyster Circle and receive an ERP hat plus a set of Elizabeth River notecards. Learn more about our Donor Circles.

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The otters need you. The pelicans need you. The dolphins need you. The thousands of local school kids who climb aboard our Learning Barge every year need you. Every tax-deductible dollar you donate to the Elizabeth River Project helps the river, our kids, our communities, and the dozens of wildlife species that now call it home. Do Something Beautiful. Donate today.
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Membership

When you join the Elizabeth River Project, your one-time membership donation supports all of our efforts to create a clean, healthy river that works for wildlife and people.

BENEFITS

  • A Do Something Beautiful window decal
  • Our twice-yearly Mudflats newsletter
  • Discount pricing on Elizabeth River Project programs and events
  • Volunteer alerts announcing fun clean-ups and restorations
  • Updates on the latest news and project updates

Join the Elizabeth River Project Donor Circle

The Elizabeth River Project recognizes generous donors of $250 or more as members of the Donor Circle. Donor Circle members receive exclusive access and benefits.

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River Academy Lecture Hall Request

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

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

NOTE: This form does not confirm your reservation, reservations are confirmed upon ERP receipt of signed contract and paid deposit.

Event Type(Required)
*Rates include up to 3 hours for meetings on weekdays and weeknights, and 6 hours for events on the weekends, including setup and takedown. Additional time will be billed at 20% per hour
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Our maximum capacity is 50 for theater or presentation style events and 30 for classroom style.
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We would like the Elizabeth River Project to make a 3-5 minute announcement at the start of the event regarding the mission and ways to get involved(Required)
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We would like the Elizabeth River Project to make a 3-5 minute announcement at the start of the event regarding the mission and ways to get involved

If given the go-ahead for our event, sponsor organization agrees to these River Academy Lecture Hall policies:

Yes, we agree to sustainable/responsible event practices(Required)
Yes, we will adhere to start and end times (15-minute leeway) and will return the space to the condition in which you found it.(Required)

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

  • ERP maintains insurance for its activities at the River Academy Lecture Hall. 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 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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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.

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

NOTE: This form does not confirm your reservation, reservations are confirmed upon ERP receipt of signed contract and paid deposit.

Event Type(Required)
*Rates include up to 3 hours for meetings on weekdays and weeknights, and 6 hours for events on the weekends, including setup and takedown. Additional time will be billed at 20% per hour
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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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Set Up Time
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Take Down Time
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Set Up Preferences(Required)
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Audio/Visual Needs(Required)
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We would like to offer attendees the option to tour the Ryan lab(Required)
We would like the Elizabeth River Project to make a 3-5 minute announcement at the start of the event regarding the mission and ways to get involved(Required)
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We would like the Elizabeth River Project to make a 3-5 minute announcement at the start of the event regarding the mission and ways to get involved

If given the go-ahead for our event, sponsor organization agrees to these Ryan Lab policies:

Yes, we agree to sustainable/responsible event practices(Required)
Yes, we will adhere to start and end times (15-minute leeway) and will return the space to the condition in which you found it.(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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