The Rocky River Watershed Council purpose is to protect, restore and perpetuate a healthy watershed through public education, watershed planning, communication and cooperation among stakeholders. We are the only organization dedicated solely to the protection and restoration of the Rocky River Watershed.
About
We are a citizen-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the aquatic quality of the Rocky River and its tributaries.
Membership
By becoming a member you are not only supporting the work we do at the Rocky River Watershed Council but you also get voting rights for Board Members. Also, Your membership dues are tax deductible.
Donate
Making a tax deductible donation supports the work we do to improve the health of the Rocky River Watershed. We have individual and corporate donation options.
NEW! RRWC T-shirts!
Want to support the RRWC and look great doing it? Purchase one of these snazzy T-shirts for you or your family!
Designed by our own members, and featuring wildlife from our own Rocky River, these poly-cotton blend T-shirts are ultra-soft and environmentally friendly. Made from yarn that is spun, knit, dyed and finished in the USA, including:
- 50% polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- 25% organic, Us-grown combed cotton
- 25% Tencel™ Modal celluose
When you buy one of these T-shirts you not only support great watershed restoration work in the Rocky River, you also get a high-quality garment whose impact includes:
- Reduces 4kg of CO2 emissions
- Recycles an average 6 water bottles
- Save an average of 145 gallons of water compared to traditional cotton fabric production.
And for a limited time, when you buy a T-shirt and a year-long RRWC membership together you can save $5, or 20% off your membership!
Currently available in Olive Green (not gray as shown below) in Men's crewneck M, L, XL, XXL, or XXXl, and Women's V-neck S, M, or L.
Don't have your size, or want a different color? Pre-order for future shipments on our Contact page above.
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Become a Rocky River
Watershed Champion Today!
Join us in our ongoing campaign to spread the news about things you can do to help restore the Rocky River! We are asking you to Take Action: In Your Yard, By Your Backyard Streams, and In Your Community to benefit the Rocky River and its tributaries.
Pledge to take watershed friendly actions in your yard and actions in your community to become a Rocky River Watershed Champion and earn your very own Rocky River Watershed Champion sign for your yard! The signs measure 8" x 8" and come with a metal stake for placement in your yard.
The pledge form can be filled out online here, or you can request a paper form by emailing mhennessey@cuyahogaswcd.org. Participants who send a picture of their Champions sign installed in their yard will be entered to win their choice of a rain barrel or a native seed packet!
Rocky River Backyard Buffers
If you have been informed by Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District that you qualify for the Rocky River Backyard Buffers program please click here to reserve your date and time to pick up your trees.