The Rivanna River is often referred to as "Mr. Jefferson's River" because Thomas Jefferson grew up on the shores of the Rivanna and later built his Monticello home along its banks. Sharing Mr. Jefferson's appreciation for this historic river, a group of Fluvanna County residents established The Rivanna Conservation Society (RCS) in 1990.
Rivanna Conservation Society
The Rivanna Conservation Society (RCS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created in 1990. As the “Voice of the Rivanna,” RCS is dedicated to safeguarding the ecological, recreational, historical, cultural and scenic resources of the Rivanna River and its tributaries. Our programs are specifically designed to be of benefit to the community and to protect the natural environment for the generations that will follow. RCS sponsors events and hosts activities throughout the watershed, including river paddles, riverbank and instream clean-ups, public education forums, citizen involvement programs, teacher and student education and training events, riparian buffer plantings and watershed restoration projects. RCS engages in and encourages a continuous dialogue with local, state and federal government officials in order to keep the health and protection of the Rivanna River at the forefront of our community's environmental agenda.
The RCS Board of Directors is comprised of citizen volunteers who give of their time and talents for the good of the Rivanna watershed. RCS is funded by membership contributions, personal and corporate donations, along with foundation and government grants. The RCS office is located at 108 5th Street SE, on the Historic Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Check out our Calendar and participate in our:
Buffer Plantings
Clean-Ups
Drink Up Campaign
Educational Programs
River Paddles
Special Events
Water Monitoring Programs
For more info, see our blog!
Check these links:
Candidates Forum Video
Geocaching
Partners
Report A Water Violation
Stream Conditions Map
Stream Conditions Report
Rain Barrel Rebates:
City of Charlottesville
Albemarle Co. Service Authority
Scheier Natural Area
Woolen Mills Dam