Thank you to those who have recently reported fish kills in Knitting Mill Creek. We have multiple agencies working to pinpoint and correct potential causes. Stand by! Reminder that heavy rains send excess fertilizer and other pollutants straight to the river; thank you for doing your part to reduce pollution as a River Star Home.
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Reports of Fish Die off on Lafayette Branch
We've just announced our Next Wave campaign!
The Next Wave will accelerate the Elizabeth River Project's mission river-wide to restore a healthy river.
Proactively and Being Supportive of Good Health
Our offices are closed but we’re working!
For Education Robin Dunbar:
Restoration Joe Rieger:
River Star Homes Barbara Gavin:
River Star Business Pam Boatwright:
Director of finance Katherine Reader:
Our Executive Direct Marjorie Mayfield Jackson:
Inclusive action: A new commitment
People of color historically have borne a disproportionate burden of pollution around this nation, Elizabeth River Project's Executive Committee notes in a new commitment to more proactive action to address racial disparities.
We welcome your input and assistance as we develop the important action plan promised by the committee. Contact Executive Director Marjorie Mayfield Jackson, mmayfield@elizabethriver.org.
Great Earth Day News - 500 Acres Conserved!
We salute our sister non-profit the Living River Trust for conserving 500 forested acres on the Southern Edge of the Elizabeth River ecosystem.
Washington Post Touts Our Returning Otters!
By Ann Cameron Siegal
The Washington Post
"River Otters aren't just cute, they are a sign of hope for the environment"
Youth Resilience Expo showcases student projects
By DAVID MACAULAY
VIRGINIAN-PILOT CORRESPONDENT | MAR 13, 2020
The students at Butts Road Intermediate School in Chesapeake installed dog decoys to ward off geese on the school grounds, chickens ended up in the principal’s office of Maury High School in Norfolk...
Pilot Hails Mink in the River
By VICKIE SHUFER
VIRGINIAN-PILOT CORRESPONDENT
The Virginian-Pilot's Vickie Shufer writes that mink are returning around the area including in the Elizabeth River. Read her artical here...
And thanks, river restoration donors and partners!
Resilient River Star Schools Shine at Youth Resilience Expo
Congratulations to schools in the Elizabeth River watershed that showcased 17 student-led projects at the Elizabeth River Project's 2nd Annual Youth Resiliance Expo the last weekend, February 29, 2020.
Channel 13 Features Project Blue Crab!
The news crew came aboard our Dominion Energy Learning Barge for a morning’s field investigation. See the video here.
Winner, National Science Award!
Robin Dunbar, Deputy Director - Education, Elizabeth River Project, is the only Virginia winner of a national award in science mentoring announced by the White House on Oct. 15. Congratulations to Robin and thanks for 19 years of extraordinary Elizabeth River education. Read the White House media release.
Shoreline Award Makes Front Page!
Woo hoo for partners Elizabeth River Project, the Living River Restoration Trust and multiple others. The Virginian-Pilot has featured our national award for “best shoreline restoration” on Page 1! Read it here.
Hurricane Dorian - Closed Friday, September 6, 2019
Due to the threat of severe weather conditions from Hurricane Dorian, the Elizabeth River Project offices will be closed on Friday, September 6, 2019. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Seeking qualified candidates
The Elizabeth River Project is seeking qualified candidates for constructing living shorelines, riparian buffers, and infiltration practices. The deadline to apply is August 23, 2019.
Elizabeth River Project Living Shoreline RFQ 2019.pdf
Elizabeth River chemical cleanup continues to make progress
Military and wood processor to reimburse EPA and VA almost $64 million in costs associated with remediating contaminated soils affecting the Elizabeth River. Read the Bay Journal Article HERE.