The RIVERE℠ Ecological Center is a world-class facility designed to Facilitate • Promote • Support cutting-edge research, technology integration, and collaboration aimed at mitigating environmental pressures on the Rappahannock River and the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
The core mission of the RIVERE℠ Ecological Center, centered on Research, Education, Technology, and Ecoculture, is fundamentally driven by the collection, integration, and dissemination of data. This data serves as the critical link connecting the people (community, researchers, educators), the physical center (RIVERE℠ Ecological Center), and the Rappahannock River, ultimately providing numerous benefits to the community.
Access wet and dry laboratories specifically built for high-tech, science-based decision-making and long-term strategic planning. Our laboratory spaces feature flexible layouts, including Wet Counters and dedicated Project Storage- Lockers, enabling rapid adjustment to meet your unique research needs. Integrate seamlessly into the Rappahannock SmartRiver Initiative, leveraging our centralized facility for testing and deploying next-generation automated sensors, machine learning, and big data collection that inform predictive modeling. Benefit from a competitive pricing model tailored to research requirements.
Join a community of like-minded ecopreneurs, corporations, academic institutions, and government agencies working toward watershed solutions. Our flexible coworking office model provides significant cost savings and flexibility compared to traditional leasing. RIVERE℠ provides 24/7 secure access and parking, high-bandwidth technology, and essential office support resources. Locate your team in a centralized venue that facilitates immediate access to a network of collaborators and regional watershed experts, streamlining your research efforts and conservation initiatives. Our space is designed with different sized offices (1-person to 15-person), dedicated desks, and coworking seats to suit fluctuating team needs.
This cutting-edge venue allows researchers to visualize complex data, from molecular water cycles to global flooding impacts, and provides live data access from globally distributed sensors for advanced modeling and simulation. Utilizing integrated technology, including virtual and augmented reality, this space is a powerful tool for public outreach, enabling researchers to efficiently fulfill the crucial "broader impacts" outreach requirements demanded by federal and state grant opportunities. Additionally, the venue fosters collaboration by dissolving geographical boundaries, connecting RIVERE℠ experts with distant universities and institutions.
The RIVERE℠ Ecological Center is dedicated to integrating technology-enhanced scientific research into conservation, education, and outreach. Our state-of-the-art flexible auditorium and event space offers an unparalleled platform for presenting and experiencing the latest ecological science, designed for hosting symposiums and educational conferences. This adaptable venue can accommodate large gatherings, such as events for 90–120 people.
Access adaptable, technology-enhanced classroom space and a greenhouse to engage students and the public directly with your findings. Our facility utilizes cutting-edge tools like projection wall mapping to create interactive 360 environments, and virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) technology to expand the reach of your educational outreach through virtual field trips. Use the exterior grounds as a living laboratory featuring on-site Best Management Practice (BMP) landscaping and testing grounds and an outdoor classroom and dock for research tours and demonstrations.