Elizabeth River Project

Gray skies couldn't dampen this crew's spirit! 🌧️🗑️💙

This past Saturday, alongside our friends at and the International Coastal Cleanup, more than 30 amazing volunteers hit Colley Avenue to help protect our local waterways. Together, we removed an incredible 158.5 pounds of trash before it could make its way into Knitting Mill Creek, the Elizabeth River, and Chesapeake Bay!

Thank you to everyone who showed up and proved that a little gloomy weather is no match for a community that cares about cleaner, healthier waters. 🌎✨

Norfolk Southern has completed a major living shoreline restoration at its Lambert’s Point property, transforming 1,500 feet of Elizabeth River shoreline with new marsh, oyster reef and native trees.

The project will help protect the shoreline from erosion and rising waters while improving water quality and creating valuable habitat for wildlife. It’s also a great example of the role businesses along the Elizabeth River can play in restoring and protecting the river we all share.

We’re proud to celebrate this milestone with our partners at Norfolk Southern and show what it looks like to Do Something Beautiful. Learn more by watching WTKR News 3's story:

Norfolk Southern celebrates completion of Elizabeth River shoreline restoration A 1,500-foot stretch of the Elizabeth River shoreline in Norfolk has been restored to its natural state through a partnership between Norfolk Southern and the Elizabeth River Project.

Friends, join the NEC for a casual and informative evening at Elation for Norfolk Green Drinks!

NASA and ODU team up to build flood prediction technology for Hampton Roads communities NASA and ODU are building a flood prediction dashboard to help Hampton Roads cities prepare for rising water.

Our FGF is one week from today on Sat. Oct. 10 from 10-3 at 1444 Diamond Springs Road. Rain date 10/17/26. https://www.vbmg.org/fallfestival

This great blue heron knows when it's best to stay above the waterline. Floodwaters can contain hidden hazards, bacteria, and debris, so admire the view from a safe distance and avoid walking, driving, or playing in flooded areas.

📷: Joshua Sawyer, Norfolk, VA

Mark your calendar: Chesapeake Recycles Day is back ♻️ The event takes place on October 3 from 9AM-12PM at Greenbrier Sentara College of Health Sciences, where you can drop off old electronics, household hazardous waste, and sensitive documents for safe, responsible disposal.

A few things to know before you go: documents get shredded offsite, so please keep it to three boxes of copy paper or paper grocery bags max. Plastic bags, tires, or regular (non-sensitive) paper will not be accepted.

Here's how to get involved: https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/1089/Chesapeake-Recycles-Day