Elizabeth River Project

Community feedback is needed regarding the August 4 sewage spill affecting Hull Creek.

The Elizabeth River Project is gathering questions, concerns and feedback from residents to better understand what information the community needs as HRSD continues to lead response and remediation efforts.

Residents are encouraged to take the short survey and share their feedback. https://ow.ly/Jl1J50ZT6xE

For questions about the survey, contact [email protected]

Every cleaner river starts with people willing to lead the way. The Elizabeth River Project is seeking a River Star Coordinator to engage businesses, organizations, and residents in meaningful actions that improve the health of the Elizabeth River.

Learn more about the River Star Coordinator position and apply today: elizabethriver.org/careers/ 💙🌊

Looking for a unique venue for your next gathering? Our Ryan Resilience Lab offers flexible rental spaces perfect for everything from meetings, workshops, and classes to lectures, film screenings, celebrations, and community events.

Host your group in the Ryan Resilience Lab’s scenic River Room with decks overlooking the river or its professional Board Room. Whether you're planning a business meeting or special occasion, our welcoming spaces provide the perfect setting to connect, learn, and celebrate.

Explore rental information for the Ryan Resilience Lab and contact us today to get started: elizabethriver.org/ryan-resilience-lab/

A big thank you to WTKR News 3 meteorologist Toni Nargi for visiting Paradise Creek Nature Park and helping spotlight the importance of pollinators through our recent beekeeping workshop! 🐝🌼

Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators play a critical role in healthy ecosystems, and one of the best ways to support them starts right in your own yard. Planting native flowers, shrubs, and trees provides the nectar, pollen, and habitat these hardworking species need to thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Add a few native plants to your landscape this fall and help create a healthier future for pollinators and the Elizabeth River.

Elizabeth River Project hosts beekeeping workshop The Elizabeth River Project hosted beekeepers Lacy Shirey and Bill Gregory to showcase how to care for bees and provide for your local pollinators as well.

🌙✨ Recently spotted at Paradise Creek Nature Park, the Luna moth is one of nature’s most beautiful and fascinating insects with its pale green wings and long trailing tails.

The Luna moth's adult life is as remarkable as it is short. After emerging from its cocoon, it has just about a week to fulfill its purpose. Unable to eat, it relies entirely on energy saved from its caterpillar stage. During those few precious days, it seeks a mate and lays the eggs that will become the next generation of Luna moths. 🌙💚🍂

What many people do not realize is that the Luna moth’s story depends on something often overlooked: leaf litter. After caterpillars finish feeding, they spin cocoons among fallen leaves on the forest floor, where they spend the winter protected from the elements. When leaves are removed, these cocoons can be disturbed or discarded before the moths have a chance to emerge.

So the next time you see leaves covering the ground, remember they are more than just nature’s mulch. They provide essential habitat for Luna moths, butterflies, native bees, salamanders, and countless other wildlife. 🍂

The river is reminding us who's in charge this weekend. 🌬️🌊

With the nor’easter expected to continue to bring strong winds and rough conditions tomorrow morning, we are canceling the Guided Kayak Paddle at Paradise Creek Nature Park on Saturday, September 26. Land-based programs will continue as scheduled.

We'll save the kayak adventure for a calmer day. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe as the storm moves through our region. We look forward to paddling with you soon!

Have questions or concerns about the August 4 Hull Creek sewage spill on the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River? We want to hear from you.

The spill has affected a waterway many residents live near, enjoy, and care deeply about. While HRSD leads response and remediation efforts, the Elizabeth River Project is gathering community questions and feedback to better understand what information you need.

Take our community survey to share your questions, concerns, and feedback: https://ow.ly/3vLG50ZRbp8

Ryan Resilience Lab Closure Notice 🌊

Due to inclement weather and tidal flooding, the Ryan Resilience Lab will be closed Thursday, September 24.

Part of learning to live with sea level rise is recognizing when conditions make access unsafe. With today's tides expected to impact surrounding roadways, we anticipate that access routes to the Ryan Resilience Lab may be compromised and have made the decision to close the facility out of an abundance of caution.

As a result, tonight's WHRO Public Media Local Matters: Climate & Environmental event will be rescheduled to a later date. We will share a new date as soon as it is confirmed.

Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our visitors, staff, and community. Please stay safe and take precautions during the storm and flooding conditions.