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.
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E-News
The best way to get updates on our events is to subscribe to our email list - we send newsletters only quarterly and email out monthly event information.
Monthly Meetings
The Rocky River Watershed Council meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4:30pm, except in months when a Quarterly Meeting is held (in 2022 those months will be January, May, July, and October). The meeting location rotates around the watershed - check back here each month for the locations.
Meeting Dates:
May - no monthly meeting, join us at the Bock for the Rock on May 22nd at 10:00am!
June - monthly meeting on June 28th 4:30pm, location TBA
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.
Each shirt purchased funds restoration efforts along the Rocky River!
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, Azure Blue and Rise-up Red in Men's crewneck M, L, XL, XXL, or XXXl, and Women's V-neck S, M, or L. Azure Blue and Rise-up Red are also available in Kids sizes!
Don't have your size, or want a different color? Pre-order for future shipments on our Contact page above.
Azure Blue
Olive Green
Rise-up Red
Please note due to technical issues T-shirts must be temporarily purchased by emailing mhennessey@cuyahogaswcd.org or in-person at any RRWC event.
Check back soon to purchase your T-shirt on our website.
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!
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