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2013 – 2018
Priorities
The Rivanna Conservation Societyis committed to the
protection and enhancement of the Rivanna River Basin's
water quality and water quantity
Central ThemesThe Board of Directors may create committees and workgroups to carry out the programs and projects of theorganization. These include the;
• Advocacy & Community Involvement • Conservation & Recreation • Development & Resources • Education & Outreach• Human Resources & Organizational Management
Mission
To develop public support to safeguard the
ecological, recreational, cultural, scenic and
historic resources of the Rivanna River
Watershed.
Problem Statement
Human activities within the Rivanna River basin are
increasing, placing pressure on the environment,
natural habitat, and [both] water quality and
quantity.
Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors is composed of persons
who are members of the organization and who
are dedicated to the mission and goals of the
RCS.
Officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer,)
are members of the Board of Directors elected
annually by the RCS Board of Directors.
Board of DirectorsThe role of the Board of Directors is to set
policy, determine priorities, establish the
annual budget, approve the dues structure
and provide organizational and personnel
oversight.
The Board and Executive Director will
continually focus on organizational capacity
building.
Advocacy & Community Involvement
LegislationRegulationPolicyOrdinances
CHARGE: To work with government and non-
government groups to promote projects,
programs, policy and legislation to improve
the health of the Rivanna River Watershed.
Conservation & Recreation Buffer PlantingsClean-upsKiosk MaintenanceRiver Paddles
CHARGE: To arrange for and implement riparian
buffer plantings, host shoreline and in-stream
clean-ups, provide & expand river access points,
maintain the network of RCS Kiosks, & to conduct
river paddles.
Development and ResourcesFund RaisingBoard DevelopmentInternal Operations
CHARGE: To secure the fiscal resources necessary
to successfully operate the organization; to work
with the Executive Director to establish sound
fiscal & operational procedures, & to facilitate
board & personnel development & training.
Education & OutreachEducation ProgramsMedia RelationsPublic Involvement ProjectsWater Quality Monitoring
CHARGE: To create & implement educational
programs & public involvement projects designed to
safeguard the ecological, recreational, cultural,
scenic & historic resources of the Rivanna River
Watershed.
Human Resources & Organizational Management
Executive Director OversightFiscal and Organizational Policy RecommendationsPersonnel Policy Recommendations to Board
CHARGE: To work with the Executive Director maintain oversight of the organization’s operations, identify and or revise needed policies and procedures, and recommend such policies to the Board of Directors.
Executive Director
The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day
management of the organization, including;
Board Support, Data management, Fiscal management
Inter-organizational coordination, Member services
Personnel management, Press & Media Interface,
Project Management, Website & Social Media
Management.
Projects & Programs ADVOCACY
Government/Legislative Relations
Candidates Forum
Issues Policy Recommendation to the Board –
e.g. Development Permitting, Stormwater
Projects,
TMDL’s, and other issues that arise.
Projects & Programs CONSERVATION & RECREATION
Buffer & Restoration Programs
Kiosk Construction & Maintenance
River Clean Ups & Makeovers
River Guardians and River Stewards
River Paddles/River Regatta/River
Sojourn
Scheier Natural Area Programs
Projects & Programs EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Earth Week, Kid-Vention & Old Farm Day
Events
Booths & Exhibits
Community Lecture Series
Water Health for the Commonwealth
Water Quality Monitoring
Projects & Programs DEVELOPMENT & FINANCIAL
RESOURCES
Fund Raising
Grants & Contributions
Major Donors Programs
Membership Appeals
Product Sales (Maps & Rain Barrels
Raffles
VA & Federal Campaigns
Projects & Programs HUMAN RESOURCES & ORGANIZATIONAL
MANAGEMENT
Provide Executive Director Guidance and prepare annual
review report for board consideration and action,
Provide Fiscal and Organizational Policy Recommendations
to the board of directors,
Periodically review Personnel Policies and Organizational
Manuals and guidelines with recommendations to the board
of directors as needed.
The Rivanna Conservation SocietyPO Box 1501
Charlottesville, VA 22902434 97-RIVER (977 4837)