New Oyster Reef Marks Money Point Milestone
Phase 2 of Money Point's restoration is almost complete with this new 3.5-acre oyster reef. This major Elizabeth River cleanup project is on track for its exciting 2012 goal!  Read more...

TowneBank Foundation Awards $100,000 for Nature Park
TowneBank Foundation has provided key funding to make the new 40-acre Paradise Creek Nature Park a reality. Amenities are being constructed for Phase I, scheduled to open by December 2012. See more about this spectacular holiday gift  here....

Park Construction Nears
The "Countdown to Paradise" has started! Requests for proposals are on the street with an April goal to begin construction of Paradise Creek Nature Park Phase I amenities. See more about this exciting project  here...

2012 RiverFest Wants YOU!
"Never been to a better environmental festival" said visitors to 2011 Lafayette RiverFest! Now's YOUR chance to get in on the big 2012 RiverFest and help make it bigger and better than ever. Sign on as a sponsor, artist or vendor now! See details  here...

Learning Barge Recognized in International Magazine
The Learning Barge was featured in Green Teacher magazine with an article by it's Educational Director, Robin Dunbar.  Read the article...

Big Grant Helps Lafayette via River Star Homes
Elizabeth River Project has been awarded a $301,900 federal grant to expand our River Star Homes program throughout the Lafayette branch of the Elizabeth!  Read more...

Top Donors Can Multiply Dollars with Mummichog Challenge Grant!
With the generous support of the Louis F. and Prudence H. Ryan Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, new and renewing members of the Mummichog Society can increase their donation dollars!  See how...and JOIN TODAY!

River Otters Demonstrate Money Point Clean Up's Progress
River otters don't frequent heavily polluted waters so we're thrilled that this one was spotted in newly created wetland at Money Point, where we've been working since 2009 to clean up contamination and restore habitat. Scientists note that the area is teeming with new life...osprey, egrets, crabs, minnows and many other species.  Watch the otter here...

Big Fish Return to Money Point
More than 17 species of fish are back in response to cleanups and habitat restoration! Read the exciting article in the Virginian-Pilot and  See the video.

Find a Green Lawn Care Company
Reduce fertilizer use on your lawn so you don't cause algal blooms in the river! One way is to use a "green" lawn care company. How do you know if a lawn care company qualifies? See our list of companies certified by the state.  Read more...

Goo is Going!
Money Point II Gets Underway
Elizabeth River Project and the Living River Retoration Trust have begun the second phase of cleaning up contamination at Money Point on the Southern Branch.  Read more here

The Plan to Restore the Lafayette
Described as "Your ticket to a fuller future on the Lafayette", the plan is a roadmap for community action. Convened by The Elizabeth River Project and The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 100 people from science, governement, business and communities agreed on strategies for each group to employ to bring about environmental and economic health.  See the plan...