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.
Program Coordinator
Tanner Council
Tanner is the RCS Program Coordinator and is responsible for many of the youth education programs and special events of the RCS. Tanner is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in anthropology.