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RRBC Executive Committee Meeting Packet
RRBC Executive Committee Packet 10.24.24
Filming the Culvert: An Update on Meade Creek
I live next to Meade Creek where the stream flows into a culvert underneath Chesapeake Street. It seems as if I hear the water when the windows are open, though the sound is faint on the average day, too faint to register with any definition, but comforting nonetheless. Before the City improved the drainage, I used to enjoy watching the creek rise in a storm. It would churn and escape its banks and threaten to reach the house, though it never did.
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Don't miss out! Join us this Wednesday for our last Rain Barrel Workshop of Spring. Discover how a single rain barrel can harvest hundreds of gallons of rainwater annually, saving you money and benefiting the environment! Only a few spots left – register today: https://form.jotform.com/250496924233965
Everyone is invited to celebrate and experience the Rivanna River on Saturday, May 10th from 2-9 pm at the Rivanna River Company! Join the Rivanna Conservation Alliance from 2-5 pm for family friendly activities, presentations about river history and wildlife, nature walks, and free tubing! The Front Porch’s Hometown Choir will perform at 5 pm, then Mighty Joshua takes the stage at 6 pm. Visit www.rivannariver.org/rivanna-riverfest for an updated schedule of the day, food and drink options, parking information, and more.
Rain barrels are an easy and economical way to water plants and reduce stormwater runoff at home. Did you know that a single rain barrel can harvest hundreds, even thousands of gallons of rainwater annually? That’s A LOT of water conserved! They can save residents money on water bills and reduce stormwater utility fees in some localities too. If you don’t have a rain barrel and are interested in installing one at home, join us at one of the following rain barrel workshops offered by the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, James River Association and partners. Workshops fill quickly - register while there is still room! Register: https://thejamesriver.org/conserve-water-at-home-using-a-rain-barrel-spring-2025/
