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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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Solar Panels

Heating and cooling buildings is one of the leading sources of emissions of heat-trapping gases, which are the root cause of climate change and sea level rise. Solar panels are

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Bird Deflection Film

Birds flying into windows is the leading cause of human-related bird deaths world-wide. Deflection tape is a simple and affordable step that anyone can take to signal to birds that

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Green Roof

A green roof is a living insulation system that can be added onto any flat roof, reducing costs of energy and increasing the longevity of your roof. Green roof soils

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Accoya Siding

Accoya siding is treated using a non-toxic process requiring no sealing or chemical treatments. It is FSC certified and Cradle to Cradle Gold certified, 100% recyclable, and on top of

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Dedicated Outdoor Air
System (DOAS)

A DOAS system continually pumps in fresh, dehumidified air from the outdoors into the building, heating and cooling it along the way. This creates more cost-effective and energy-efficient temperature control,

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Rainwater Recycle System

This system captures, stores, and filters rainwater for reuse in flushing the Ryan Resilience Lab’s toilets. This helps to keep polluted rainwater out of the river and also reduces our

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Engineered Flood Vents

The purpose of a flood vent is to relieve hydrostatic pressure from foundation walls, which can otherwise destroy or seriously degrade a foundation wall. These are more resilient than air

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Living Shoreline and Buffer

Living shorelines provide many benefits, including but not limited to shoreline stabilization and protection, wildlife habitat, and stormwater filtration. They are even a carbon sink – meaning they remove carbon

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Permeable Pavers

A rain barrel slows stormwater down and temporarily stores it for reuse in the garden. This cuts down on your water bill and reduces stormwater runoff, the leading cause of

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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:

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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/

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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