Recognition
Projects led by Partnership volunteers have been recognized in the media news:
“Park cleanup of invasive grasses reveals waterway,” by Mary Reid Barrow, Aug 13, 2016, Virginian-Pilot
“Marsh of Progress,” by Toni Gaugenti, May 7, 2014, Home
“Knitting Together a Love of Nature,” by Rebecca Burcher Jones, May 31, 2009, Virginian-Pilot
“Lafayette Wetlands,” Norfolk Quarterly Magazine, Spring 2009
The Partnership has been honored to receive awards:
Virginia Military Institute’s 2021 Erchul Award Grant of $1500 courtesy of Skip Stiles, Executive Director of Wetlands Watch, Inc.
Norfolk Tree Commission 2020 “Leadership of the Year”
Volunteer Hampton Roads 2018
“Outstanding Community Service”
Elizabeth River Project 2013-2020
Eight Years at “Sustained Distinguished Performance”
(3-Star Level)
Norfolk Tree Commission 2017
“Project of the Year: Midfields Wetlands Walk”
Norfolk Tree Commission 2016
“Project of the Year: Riverpoint Playground Wetlands Restoration Project”