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Rain Barrels

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 pollution in the Elizabeth River! Keep in mind that the water needs to be used in between rain events. If the barrel remains full during a rain event, then the water exits the overflow and there is no stormwater benefit.
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Scale & Design

This system is functional at both residential and commercial scales and can easily be retrofitted.

Installer

An easy DIY project!

Estimated Costs

$100 – $500

Suppliers

Bushman 130 gal Rainwater Harvesting Slimline Tank (commercial only) 

Lowe’s or Home Depot frequently stock rain barrels, and you can make your own with recycled materials!

Cost Sharing

Residents of Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, or any city that has a Soil and Water Conservation District, are eligible for $4/gallon cost-sharing on rain barrels through the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP).  The city of Norfolk offers at 10% reduction of stormwater fees for rain barrels through the Stormwater Fee Reduction Program.

More Green Systems

Explore more of the Ryan Lab’s Green Systems and take the first step towards a greener future!

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Accoya Siding

Bird Deflection Film

Building Carpet

Dedicated Outdoor Air
System (DOAS)

Electronic Vehicle Charging Station

Engineered Flood Vents

Floating or Raised Sheds

Furniture

Green Roof

Living Shoreline and Buffer

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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, 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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