RCS has enjoyed a very positive and productive relationship with members of the media. Coverage of RCS events and programs has been outstanding over the years and we thank the media for their willingness to share our successes with the citizens throughout the watershed.
Newsroom
Press Releases are available for members of the media to use at will.
RCS Board of Directors members Leon Szeptycki, (UVA Environmental Law and Conservation Clinic), Morgan Butler (Southern Environmental Law Center) and Robbi Savage, RCS Executive Director have been working together for more than two years on the Stormwater Codes and Ordinance Review Project. This effort is comprised of in-depth legal reviews and analysis (supported by UVA Law School Seniors) resulting in comprehensive recommendations for the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle. These reports are available by clicking here. See the Power Point presentation by clicking here. (7.1Mb PPT file). The reports for Fluvanna and Greene Counties are in the development process and the recommendations should be finalized in early fall.
CBS 19 News
Planted Trees Will be Buffer Between River and Golf Course
Charlottesville Tap Project this Week
Summit at UVa Raises Awareness about Virginia's Water Supply
Rivanna Conservation Society Discusses Stormwater Runoff
C’Ville Tomorrow
ACSA agrees to work with Rivanna Conservation Society to Promote Rain Barrels
What's At Stake? Speak up on the Water Supply
Daily Progress
Albemarle County Considers RCS Recommendations on Rainwater Runoff 8/05/09
Report: Streams Getting Dirtier
Water Summit Flowing into Town
Affordability May Affect Decision on Water Runoff Rule
Reduce Stormwater Runoff in County, Group Urges
Design Center
Project: Design posters for buses
EPA Watersheds
NBC 29 News
Rivanna Conservation Day Buffer Project- March 22, 2009
Charlottesville Water TAP Project March 22, 2009
Watershed Water Quality
Youth Watershed Summit – Oct 18, 2009
Dozens attend Student Summit Oct 2008
Kids Gain Wisdom on Water Quality Oct 2009
Stormwater Code and Ordinance Project – July 2008
Rivanna Water Quality June 2008
Join the Rivanna River Cleanup June 2008
Rivanna River Scenic River Designation – June 2008
Teacher Watershed Summit April 2008
Woolen Mills Dam Breach Aug 2007
Teaching the River: Summit on the Rivanna
Dwindling Water Levels Raising Concerns
Stretch of Rivanna River Could be Awarded Scenic Status
Greene and Fluvanna Team for Green
Historic dam to be breached on Rivanna for shad's migration
Summaries of past events on our blog!
Rivanna River Conservation Day Buffer Planting
more to follow ...