Rivanna Conservation Society. Created in 1990 Mission: To safeguard the ecological, recreational, historical, cultural and scenic resources of the Rivanna.

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Rivanna Conservation Society

Created in 1990 Mission: To safeguard the ecological, recreational, historical, cultural and scenic resources of the Rivanna River and its tributaries.

To keep the health and protection of the Rivanna River Watershed at the forefront of our community's environmental agenda. Our Goal

Rivanna Conservation Society RCS sponsors events and hosts activities throughout the watershed, including river paddles, riverbank and instream clean-ups, public education forums, teacher and student education.

Rivanna River Guardians  In 2013 RCS created the Rivanna River Guardians Program to be the “eyes and ears” of the river. Guardians walk/paddle the River identifying issues of concern, monitor for chemical and bacteria parameters.

Rivanna River Stewards  The River Stewards program consists of 3 persons who paddle the river on a regular basis to identify problems, locate trash, and share sightings special birds, fish and plants. The Stewards coordinate their activities with those of the Guardians.

GO X-STREAM MAKEOVER  Primitive and Survival Skills Workshop  Toad, Frog & Night Critters Workshop  2 Buffer Plantings  2 Earth Day Fairs  2 Public Lectures  5 River Cleanups  5 Watershed Flyovers  10 school programs  Rivanna River Sojourn

Water Health for the Commonwealth Water Health for the Commonwealth is the RCS student training program to engage young people in Water Quality Monitoring efforts, Including World Water Monitoring Day.

RCS sponsors events, riparian buffer plantings and watershed restoration projects. As well as the Go X- Stream Rivanna River Makeover. Get Involved!

Events with RCS  Annual Rivanna River Sojourn  Rain Barrel Workshops and Sales  Scheier 100 Acre Natural Area in Palmyra

 Spring & Fall Rivanna River Cleanups  Third Thursday Brown Bag Lecture Series  Water Health for the Commonwealth

RCS is the regional coordinator of the World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD) program created to link US students with their young people around the world.

 RCS engages in and encourages a continuous dialogue with local, state and federal government officials.

 Advocacy  Education  Outreach  Recreation  Restoration

Rivanna Conservation Society Robbi Savage, Executive Director PO Box 1501 Charlottesville, VA RIVER