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Rivanna River Basin Commission Providing guidance for the stewardship and enhancement of the water and natural resources in the Rivanna River Watershed

The Rivanna River Basin Commission (RRBC) is the regional organization tasked with recommending programs for the enhancement of the water and natural resources of the Rivanna River and its watershed. The four jurisdictions participating in the RBBC are Albemarle, Fluvanna and Greene Counties and the City of Charlottesville.

There's still time to register for next week's Rain Barrel Workshop at the James River Brewery in Scottsville! Register ...
10/12/2026

There's still time to register for next week's Rain Barrel Workshop at the James River Brewery in Scottsville!

Register with the James River Association here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/262106197882160

Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum, DIY rain barrel installation kit, and a beverage.

There's still time to register for this week's Rain Barrel Workshop at Cunningham Creek Winery! Register with the James ...
10/05/2026

There's still time to register for this week's Rain Barrel Workshop at Cunningham Creek Winery!

Register with the James River Association here: https://www.jotform.com/form/262106261531143

Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum, DIY rain barrel installation kit, and a beverage.

Sign up a rain barrel workshop this fall! You'll receive a barrel & everything you need to know about rainwater harvesti...
10/01/2026

Sign up a rain barrel workshop this fall! You'll receive a barrel & everything you need to know about rainwater harvesting at home.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6PM - Rain Barrel Workshop in Fluvanna - Cunningham Creek Winery Registration link: https://www.jotform.com/form/262106261531143

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6PM - Rain Barrel Workshop in Louisa - Callie Opie’s Orchard - https://www.tjswcd.org/rain-barrel-workshop/

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6PM - Rain Barrel Workshop in Albemarle - James River Brewery Registration link: https://jotform.com/form/262106197882160

Join the Upper and Middle James Riparian Consortium this October 6th in Charlottesville for a Backyard Buffer Design Wor...
08/25/2026

Join the Upper and Middle James Riparian Consortium this October 6th in Charlottesville for a Backyard Buffer Design Workshop!

These upcoming workshops will provide hands-on experience with conducting a site assessment and designing a backyard buffer. Certainly, a small backyard buffer has different design considerations compared to its larger country cousins. We invite all riparian landowners, landscape designers, and anyone interested to join! Space is limited.

Learn more and register at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPPzFKw0GUMrXwBtvDT0MirGsk5YO8LA0rZdN_gIFjCphSmA/viewform

08/25/2026

Ready to conserve water and make a positive impact at home?
Join the James River Association and Rivanna Stormwater Education Partnership for a rain barrel workshop on September 3 at Starr Hill Downtown in Charlottesville. Learn how to assemble and install your own rain barrel and take home a 55 gallon drum, DIY installation kit with your $50 registration.

Spots fill quickly. Register today: https://jotform.com/form/262076188077162

08/25/2026

Come join the Rivanna Conservation Alliance for the 7th annual Rivanna River Round-Up! Sign ups are now open for cleanup events throughout the month of September.

RCA has several cleanups planned for sites across the Rivanna River watershed. Sign up to clean up along trails, in streams, along the river, and more!

Keep an eye on our volunteer page as we will add new cleanup sites.

Visit tinyurl.com/RCARoundUp or click on the link in our Linktree.

We are pleased to announce our 2026 Annual Conference Keynote Speaker: Kristal McKelvey! Please see below for more infor...
08/12/2026

We are pleased to announce our 2026 Annual Conference Keynote Speaker: Kristal McKelvey!

Please see below for more information on the important work Ms. McKelvey is doing and will be presenting on at the conference this September.

Be sure to purchase your tickets here! https://rrbc2026.eventbrite.com

The 2026 Rivanna River Basin Commission Conference is just two months away!Join us on September 30, 2026, to hear from l...
08/04/2026

The 2026 Rivanna River Basin Commission Conference is just two months away!

Join us on September 30, 2026, to hear from local leaders, practitioners, and policymakers working to protect our watershed and expand public access to its many benefits.

We're especially grateful to the people and organizations helping make this year's conference possible. Their work strengthens our communities and our watershed every day of the year.

We're pleased to highlight some of the organizations that will be joining us this year:

Albemarle County
Blue Ridge PRISM
Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
City of Charlottesville
Piedmont Environmental Council
ReLeaf Cville
Rivanna Conservation Association
Rivanna River Company
Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority
Rivanna Stormwater Education Partnership
Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission
Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

We look forward to seeing you all in September!

Buy tickets here: https://rrbc2026.eventbrite.com

Save the date for Wednesday September 30, 2026 to join us at the 2026 Rivanna River Basin Commission Annual Conference!F...
07/06/2026

Save the date for Wednesday September 30, 2026 to join us at the 2026 Rivanna River Basin Commission Annual Conference!

From headwaters to local parks and neighborhoods, stewardship shapes how we experience, protect, and enjoy the Rivanna River Basin. This year's conference will explore the many ways stewardship is expanding access to our waterways - through conservation, recreation, planning, and community partnerships.

Hear from technical experts, local leaders, and practitioners working across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors as they share innovative projects, emerging challenges, and opportunities to strengthen connections between people and the watershed.

Whether you are a local official, environmental professional, recreation leader, community volunteer, or someone who cares about the Rivanna River Basin, we invite you to join us. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided, along with opportunities to connect with organizations working to steward our shared watershed.

Purchase tickets using the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-rivanna-river-basin-commission-annual-conference-tickets-1990499506607

Address

401 East Water Street
Charlottesville, VA
22902

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14344224824

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