Elizabeth River Project
Environmental ServicesVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
The Elizabeth River Project is a nonprofit environmental organization focused on restoring the health of the Elizabeth River, an urban waterway important to the region’s maritime economy. It emphasizes collaborative action among community members, businesses, governments, students, educators, and public servants, opting for partnership over adversarial approaches to achieve restoration goals. The organization has received recognition for its ability to unite diverse stakeholders to pursue shared environmental objectives, serving as a model for community-driven conservation efforts. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the group was formed in 1991 by four concerned citizens and operates within the environmental services sector. Its activities include developing and promoting practices that support habitat restoration and resilience, including initiatives such as living shoreline projects developed in partnership with other organizations. A recent collaboration involves releasing a new guide on wetland restoration practices for the Commonwealth of Virginia, highlighting ongoing efforts to advance practical, science-based restoration solutions.