Following a competitive review process, the NOAA Marine Debris Program and National Marine Sanctuary Foundation are pleased to announce the 12 recipients of the Ocean Odyssey Fiscal Year 2024 Marine
The Elizabeth River Project (ERP) and local schools have created a fantastic program to get students involved in the health of our local waterways. Youth Water Monitors ages 8-17, from
This is not your average school field trip. We are about to take a deep dive below the surface of the Elizabeth River without ever getting our hands wet, thanks
A local nonprofit recently finished the first phase of a years-long cleanup project in Portsmouth’s Paradise Creek. Katherine Hafner, WHRO Read the full article here Photo credit: Katherine Hafner
While the field of environmental conservation has been historically led by mostly White men, today the Bay watershed is fortunate to have a greater balance of genders in leadership roles.
A few decades ago, otters were a rare sight in the Elizabeth River, which was considered one of the most polluted waterways in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. But after years
In Fall 2023, the Elizabeth River Project was awarded a competitive National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) B-WET grant to bring hands-on environmental education programs to all 6th graders and
A section of the Elizabeth River near the Ingleside area of Norfolk was turned orange, the Elizabeth River Project reported Friday morning. Upon further investigation, environmental experts discovered a large,
In 2012, the Elizabeth River Project turned 40 acres of an industrial area into Paradise Creek Nature Park, revitalizing the area’s ecosystem by replacing polluted soil, planting wetland grass for stability, and reintroducing
Dive into the transformative journey of the Elizabeth River with Norfolk Currents as host Paul Rice and guest Luisa Black of the Elizabeth River Project uncover the riveting success of
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.
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