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Online Resilience Education Database

Our free online database is filled with hundreds of documents, videos, photographs, studies, news articles and more. Now, you can explore the river from any device, anytime!

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HRPDC Coastal Resiliency Program
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The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Coastal Resiliency Program includes maps of coast flooding, sea level rise, research, policy guidance and viewing tools.

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National Ocean Service’s Sea Level Rise Facts
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Enjoy NOAA’s background information on sea level rise causes, impacts and efforts to combat it.

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Virginia Cooperative Extension – Environmental Quality
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Virginia Cooperative Extension resources for environmental quality.  Topics include greenhouse gases, stewardship, water conservation, nutrient management, composting and more!

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Virginia Cooperative Extension – Water Quality
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Virginia Cooperative Extension resources for home water quality.  Topics include greywater, reusing rainwater, water quality, emergency water supply, well water and more!

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National Geographic Climate Resources
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National Geographic Resources and news articles for understanding climate change impact on wildlife, natural disasters, greenhouse gases and more!

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Climate Generation: Climate Change Education Resources
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Climate Change educational resources for all ages. Includes climate science curriculum guides, and other student resources and student summer and future opportunities! 

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NOAA’s Ocean and Coasts Education Resources
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Includes research, cases studies, data, charts, and background information on Ocean Acidification, Ocean Currents, Ocean Floor Features, Ocean Pollution, Tides, and Tsunamis.

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University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Resources
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Browse through research from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science on topics such as the Chesapeake Bay watershed and climate change.

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NOAA’s Climate Education Resources
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NOAA’S Climate Education resources include activities, research, cases studies, data, charts, and background information on Climate related topics.  Topics include Carbon Cycle, Changing Seasons, Climate Change Impacts, Climate Monitoring and more!

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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Resources
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Explore the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center’s research by topic.  Topics include biodiversity and conservation, biological invasions, ecosystems ecology, environmental pollution, food webs, global change, history & archaeology, parasite & disease ecology, watersheds & land use.

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VIMS BRIDGE Ocean Science Background Information
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Explore Background information on topics including Biology & Ecology, Physics, Chemistry & Geology, Climate & Atmosphere, Human Activities, Heritage & History, and Technology.

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Current Health of the Chesapeake Bay
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  • Learn about the current state of the Chesapeake Bay and the factors that have major impacts on its health. Each topic includes diagrams, data, maps, and an informative summary.
  • Topics include: bald eagles, blue crabs, climate change, the dead zone fish passage, invasive species, litter, osprey, oysters, pollution, population, rivers, striped bass, tree cover, and wetlands.
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Chesapeake Bay Health Resources
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Learn about the complex issues involved in the health and success of the Chesapeake Bay.  Each topic includes an introductory video, Overview, Importance, Effects on the Chesapeake Bay, and Current Actions Taken section.

Topics include: agriculture, air pollution, blue crabs, chemical contaminants, climate change, Conowingo dam, development, forest buffers, forests, groundwater, invasive species, menhaden, nutrients, oysters, population growth, rivers and streams, sediments, shad, stormwater runoff, striped bass underwater grasses, wastewater and wetlands.

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Chesapeake Bay Resources
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  • Field Guide: learn more about 250 species of birds, fish, insects, mammals, plants, reptiles, invertebrates, and amphibians in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
  • Facts & Figures: Discover details about the Chesapeake Bay’s geography, flora, fauna and people
  • Ecosystem: Learn how the Bay, its habitats and the plants and animals they support form a productive and complex ecosystem
  • Watershed: Explore the 64,000 square miles that make up the Bay watershed, home to more than 18 million people.
  • History: Conclusive history timeline of the Chesapeake Bay area.
  • FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed, habitats, and wildlife.
  • Glossary: Use this reference guide to learn terms used to describe the Chesapeake Bay, its ecosystem and the restoration efforts
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CBF Activity: Bay-sic Ratios
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A lesson plan activity called “Bay-sic Ratios”.  Includes background information, procedure, materials, vocabulary, interactive questions, charts and maps.

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Become an Eco School!
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Register your school as an Eco School!  Students learn environmental responsibility and how to take positive action.  Includes Lesson Plans for teachers, Case Studies, Earth Charter for Education Guide, and the Seven Steps for becoming an Eco School.

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CBF Activity: Grant Proposals for Students
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Five tips for students on how to create a strong grant proposal.  Includes ability to download Chesapeake Classroom’s Education and Environment focused Grants for K-12 Schools.

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World Wildlife Fund Teacher Resources
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Resources include downloadable Lesson Plan Toolkits on different conservation topics.  Each toolkit includes two science activities, art activity, science activity, math activity, language arts activity, posters, physical education activity, and other student and teacher resources.

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PBS Activity: Citizen Science
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Search through a collection of student environmental projects. Topics include climate, health, education, chemistry, biology, geography, pollinators, and more!

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PBS Activity: Be a Trash Detective
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Hands On activity on discovering trash in your local community and thinking about where it comes from and where it should go instead.

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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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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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