THE RIVANNA CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC
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October 15, 2010
Over the past seveal years my family and I have participated in the RCS River Clean Ups, the Buffer Plantiings and the Geocaching at the Scheier Natural Area. Each event has been exceptionally well planned and implemented and my three sons enjoy being outdoors and at the same time helping to the improve the community's environment. If RCS didn't exist, someone would have to create it because their work is essential!
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My three sons, my wife and I love to participate in RCS events because they are so well managed and we know that what we are doing will help to improve central Virginia's environment.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would find 10 donors who would invest $25,000 each to assure that RCS would operate and grow over time.
October 5, 2010
The Rivanna Conservation Society has contributed greatly to the Greene County Park in two ways. They have joined with several other organizations to find grants, implement plantings and educate the public as to why the plantings will help the park, the stream that runs through it and the rivers near by. Great strides have been made this year in the development of this park. A massive seedling tree planting on 3 barren hills was organized this spring. This fall a wonderful educational day was planned with RCA in a lead roll. Five or six organizations joined together to have educational booths set up all over the developed portion of the park. They were very innovative and the public received the effort with enthusiasm.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing a massive erosion problem curtailed and observation of the a large group of parents and children partake of the information and demonstrations offered during the fall educational program.
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
October 4, 2010
RCS is a fabulous, effective grass-roots organization that serves to support the health of the Rivanna River. The services it provides, as well as the education of our youth is invaluable. It is the one river organization that actually takes young people out to the river to have a true interactive experience. RCS also manages the Scheier Natural Area in Fluvanna County. This is a 100 acre nature preserve that is used for hiking, educational programs and watershed protection.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my experiences as a board member, a volunteer, and as a mother.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
have its' funding increased so it could do more of what it does now.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
time on the river and all the people I have met
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
fun, helpful, knowledgeable.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Increase awareness of all that is happening to our source of drinking water and give more people the experience of being on the river
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In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
funding
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
September 30, 2010
RCS is a great group. I'm a member. From river clean ups to on-the-ground direct improvements like dam removal and field trips for kids, this group of mostly volunteers gets a lot done on a small budget. Groups like RCS all over the country are responsible for helping keep our local rivers and drinking water clean. I strongly endorse this group and encourage you to join or donate, or just get involved. Jason Halbert Charlottesville, VA
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helping with cleaning trash out of the river, improving fish habitat, planting streamside buffers, and urging changes to land-use policies that will help the health of the river.
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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