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RFP – Installation of riparian buffer stormwater best management practice along Mayflower Road in Norfolk, VA

Elizabeth River Project (“ERP” or “Owner”) is seeking proposals from interested and qualified contractors for the installation of a 591-linear foot by 25-foot wide (roughly 15,000 square feet) vegetated Riparian Buffer and stone dust pathway along Mayflower Road in Norfolk, VA to help capture and treat stormwater runoff and stagnant flood water before it enters the Knitting Mill Creek. ERP encourages SWAM (Small, Woman and Minority Owned) Businesses to apply.

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January 24, 2025 No Comments

Indigenous History of the Elizabeth River

Indigenous History of the Elizabeth River Elizabeth River Project Land Acknowledgement The Elizabeth River Project acknowledges the Indigenous peoples of Tsenacommacah (Seh-nuh-cuh-MAH-kah), which means “land of many villages” and is

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November 13, 2024 No Comments

Privacy Policy

Who we are Our website address is: https://elizabethriver.org. Cookies If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie

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Building Carpet

Interface carpets are made out of recycled fishnets found at the bottom of the ocean, one of the leading sources of ocean plastic pollution. Carpet tile installation generates less waste

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May 24, 2024 No Comments

Low VOC Building Paint

This type of paint is low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) which is important because VOCs can have negative impacts on people’s health and the environment. VOCs are released into the air

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May 24, 2024 No Comments

Furniture

All of our furniture is low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and carbon-neutral, and most of it is made out of 100% recycled and 100% recyclable materials. Our lobby and guest

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May 24, 2024 No Comments

Passive Solar Water Heater

Heating water for domestic use is a major source of emissions of heat-trapping gases, which are the root cause of climate change and sea level rise. A solar water heater

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May 24, 2024 No Comments

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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.
(restoring the Elizabeth River through equitable collaboration) and Ryan Resilience Lab (environmental resilience to sea level rise)
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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 join the Elizabeth River Project as a dues-paying organization at a level commensurate with our size and the nature of our operations.
Please see member benefits for further information: https://elizabethriver.org/donor-circles/
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Yes, we will adhere to start and end times (15-minute leeway) and will leave the room as clean as possible.(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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