Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve

Call: 757-686-8684

Visit: 4510 Twin Pines Rd., Portsmouth, VA 23703

Geographic Area: Hoffler Creek is the only waterway in Portsmouth that connects to the James River. The Hoffler Creek watershed is shared by both Portsmouth and Suffolk.

About/Mission: The mission of the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation is to conserve the last parcel of wilderness in the Hoffler Creek watershed for environmental education research and recreation consistent with good stewardship.

Get involved: Join us in our mission to conserve the last parcel of wilderness in the Hoffler Creek watershed for environmental education, research, and recreation.

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Also Good to Know: Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve is open Tuesday - Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm. Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve is managed for wildlife, therefore, dogs are not allowed on the property. High impact activities such as jogging and bicycling are also not permitted.

Elizabeth River Project

Call: 757-399-7487

Visit: 475 Water St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Geographic Area: Elizabeth River Watershed.

About/Mission: The Elizabeth River Project is the only non-profit with the mission to restore the health of the Elizabeth River, one of the most polluted rivers in America. We do it through partnerships with government, businesses - and citizens like you! Our biggest projects involve cleaning up contaminated river bottoms, but projects as small as the household level also make a difference. Join us - as a member; as a "star" in our River Stars programs. Visit http://www.elizabethriver.org/ or call (757) 399-7487.

Get Involved:
River Star Homes
River Star Businesses
River Star Schools

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Also Good to Know: Visit Paradise Creek Nature Park in Portsmouth

Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Call: 757-622-1964

Visit: 142 W. York Street, Suite 618, Norfolk, VA 23510

Geographic Area: Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Hampton Roads office is active throughout southeast Virginia including Southside, Peninsula, Middle Peninsula and the Eastern Shore. CBF in general is active throughout the 64,000 square mile Chesapeake Bay watershed, from Pennsylvania to Virginia.

About/Mission: CBF is the only not-for-profit conservation organization existing solely to restore the Chesapeake Bay, North America’s largest estuary, a National Treasure. CBF accomplishes its mission through legislative advocacy at the federal, state and local levels; through habitat restoration, environmental education, and public communications.

Get Involved: Volunteers can help CBF with a variety of projects including oyster restoration, living shorelines, underwater grasses, speakers bureau, Clean the Bay Day and Bay advocacy work.

Also Good to Know: For general inquiries about our local programs and volunteer opportunities, send an e-mail to hamptonroads@cbf.org

James River Association

Call: (804) 788-8811

Visit: 9 South 12th Street, 4th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219

Geographic Area: The entire James River watershed from the headwaters of the Cowpasture and Jackson Rivers to the Chesapeake Bay.

About/Mission: The mission of the James River Association is to be guardian of the James River. We provide a voice for the river and take action to promote conservation and responsible stewardship of its natural resources. We achieve these goals through four core programs: Watershed Restoration; Education and Outreach; River Advocacy; and our Riverkeeper program.

Get Involved: JRA has many ways that you can be involved. For information about our volunteer opportunities and on-going programs, visit our volunteer center.

River Hero Homes

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Also Good to Know: The James River Watershed encompasses approximately 10,000 square miles, which makes up almost 25% of the state. It is home to one-third of all Virginians who live in its 39 counties and 19 cities and towns, and touches the lives of more Virginians than any other feature on the landscape.

Back Bay Restoration Foundation

Call: 757-619-6429

Visit: 3022 New Bridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456

Lynnhaven River NOW

Call: 757-962-5398

Visit: 1608 Pleasure House Road, Suite 108, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Geographic Area: Lynnhaven River Watershed - 64 square mile watershed located in northern Virginia Beach.

About/Mission: Our Goal is a Clean and Healthy Lynnhaven River. The Lynnhaven River includes the Eastern Branch, Western Branch, Long Creek, Broad Bay, Crystal Lake, Linkhorn Bay and all of the tributaries, which are all located within the city of Virginia Beach. Lynnhaven River NOW is a grassroots environmental organization dedicated to restoring and protecting all of the branches of the Lynnhaven River.

Our three primary objectives are to:
(1) to identify and reduce sources of contamination in the river; reduce nutrients, sediments and chemicals running off of our lawns, parking lots, roadways and out of our septic systems;
(2) to educate and engage the community and partner organizations in restoring and protecting the Lynnhaven River; and
(3) to restore lost habitats such as oyster reefs, salt marshes, and other buffers that help to filter polluted runoff and protect the river and it’s marine life.

Get involved: Contact office@LRNow.org to learn about our monthly river cleanups, storm-drain marking, our annual Fall Festival and Oyster Roast, how to join one of our committees, and other events and volunteer activities. And if you live in Virginia Beach, become a Pearl Home

Also Good to Know: Check out LRNOW’s events calendar

Nansemond River Preservation Alliance

Mailing address: PO Box 6090, Suffolk, VA 23433

Geographic area: Nansemond River Watershed (City of Suffolk and portion of Isle of Wight County.)

Mission: Educate and encourage all residents to be environmental stewards to preserve and restore the Nansemond River, Chuckatuck Creek, Bennetts Creek and their tributaries to full health. NRPA's approach is to form collaborative relationships with community and civic organizations and local, regional state and federal agencies.

Get Involved: NRPA is a member-driven organization and offers a broad range of environmental programs and activities for volunteers to participate. Programs include: monthly water quality monitoring, School Oyster Growers Program, rain garden workshops, living shoreline program, and Annual River and Creek Fest.

Calling All Watershed Restoration Groups

Be a part of the regional conversation at askHRgreen.org by submitting information about your watershed restoration group. We’ll feature your listing on this page so that others can learn about your projects, events and efforts to improve the environment here in Hampton Roads.