The major factor that caused the degradation of the Lynnhaven River is also now the rivers biggest strength and hope for the future: PEOPLE.
In 2003, a committed group of local citizens came together to foster partnerships that would apply public and private resources to the challenge of reducing pollution in the Lynnhaven. That core group formed the nucleus of what has grown into an award winning river restoration project with over 3,000 members called Lynnhaven River NOW. Now because the work of restoring and protecting the beautiful Lynnhaven River is something that we can do NOW for ourselves and for our children and grandchildren.