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| Annual Meeting- May 21st6:30 pm - FOR HQ. 3219 Fall Hill Ave. Fredericksburg, Va 22491
Join FOR friends, staff, and board at our annual meeting and potluck to celebrate a year of achievement for the Rappahannock and discuss future plans. Bring a dish to share (main, or side, or dessert). Volunteer awards, staff program updates, guest speaker from the Choose Clean Water Coalition.
Election Committee Nominees: Abbie Tomba, Jamie Scully, Jay Holloway, Barry Clark, Chris Fulmer (Treas). Bios will be posted asap.
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| Help the River. Vote for Anne. Plant some trees. Anne Little and Tree Fredericksburg are finalists in the Cox Conserves Hero Awards. The winner is determined by your vote. The award would give Tree Fredericksburg $10,000 to buy 250 trees. Trees planted in urban areas act as living filters reducing polluted runoff. The more trees we can get in the ground, the healthier the Rappahannock will be. Vote right now!
http://www.coxconservesheroes.com/virginia/2012-finalists.aspx
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| FOR Loses Long Time River Friend
The river conservation community is mourning the passing of Richard Kiehna, a long-time river supporter, FOR board member, canoeist, camper, fisherman, and a wonderful human being. A funeral service is being held in Tennessee, and the family will hold a special service in the Fredericksburg area at Covenant Funeral Home from 6-8PM on Saturday March 31. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kiehna family. Free Lance-Star
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| Rain Garden Installation for the After the Storm Event at Placid Bay
Placid Bay in Westmoreland County was hit with 29 inches of rain within a 24 hour period during Tropical Storm Lee. The community that was dependent on dams for recreation and transportation, was now left with mud banks and blown out dams. Friends of the Rappahannock is working with other partners to show measures that homeowners can take to slow the water and hopefully make a storm less detrimental. Read on!
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| Biosolid depot in Culpeper The Culpeper Co. Planning Commission has recommended denial of a permit request for a biosolids storage facility. Subsequently, the Board of Supervisors tabled the request to allow the applicant tijme to change their proposal. FOR raised concerns about the facility at the public hearing. Read a summary of our position statement.
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| FOR Board Supports Keeping Uranium Mining Ban 
After considerable research, the FOR Board voted unanimously to encourage the Virginia Legislature to Keep the Ban on uranium mining in Virginia. With several identified deposits in the Rappahannock/Rapidan drainage basins, the board cited major unaddressed concerns about public health, safety, and adequate government oversight of uranium mining in a wet Eastern climate. For more information and how to get involved, visit Keep The Ban.
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| FOR on Parade 
Our River Steward boat and new Higlander are making the Christmas parade rounds. We did the Fredericksburg parade, then won "First in Class" in the Warsaw parade. Our last one was at the mouth of the River in Kilmarnock. Thanks for all the Cheers!
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| FOR Wins Hybrid Toyota Highlander 
Through Toyota's 100 Cars For Good Program, FOR received enough votes on Facebook to win a new Hybrid Toyota Highlander! Toyota officials handed over the keys at a ceremony at Rosner Toyota. Thank You TOYOTA USA ! Check out the Press Release. Free Lance Star Article.
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| FOR Launches Mobile Rainscape Retrofits with a Habitat House 
FOR staff load up our tractor/backhoe onto the dumper trailer after a day of work on the first of many yard retrofits under this model program funded by a grant from Virginia DCR. Interested in volunteering? Contact john.tippett@riverfriends.org
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| A New Boat for FOR's Tidal River Steward 
A huge River-Thanks to Rappahannock Rotary along with Keith Campbell Foundation and the Norcross Foundation who donated the funds for our new 21' River Steward boat.
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| FOR Hosts Master Stormwater Practitioner Workshop 
On October 26 and 27, 2011 FOR welcomed the Chesapeake Bay Stormwater Training Partnership for a Master Stormwater Practitioner Workshop. Over 100 people attended the training, which sold out a week in advance. read more ...
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| Richard Moncure, Jr - River Steward
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FOR is pleased to welcome Richard Moncure, Jr. as our new Tidal Rappahannock River Steward! Press Release
Free Lance Star Article.
Northern Neck News Article
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| EPA Releases "Pollution Diet" for Rapp EPA has released new pollution reduction requirements for the Bay and its tributaries, but Virginia's plan to meet those requirements lacks specifics and the funding to deliver. News Articles: Free Lance-Star, The Virginian-Pilot
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| A watershed at Risk: Bacterial Contamination Issues at Hazel Run 
A recent study performed by FOR shows that during and soon after storm events, unsafe levels of bacteria can be found at various spots along Hazel Run, including Alum Springs Park. read more ...
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| Largest Crop in Bay Watershed: Turf Grass
New research conducted by CSN and USGS reveals that nearly 10% of the land area in the watershed is devoted to turf grass, of which about 75% are home lawns. Turf is the fastest growing land cover in the Bay watershed, and currently exceeds the land use for row crops, hay and alfalfa and pasture, respectively.
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| Combined Federal Campaign Federal employees: please consider donating to Friends of the Rappahannock through your Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) currently underway.
Our CFC designation number is 45597.
Our LGC designation number is 7752.
Our CVC designation number is 3295. Thank You !
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Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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You can help prevent pollution to our streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay. Learn to identify and report poor erosion and sediment control practices at construction sites to reduce runoff into local waterways!
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Join FOR friends and staff at our annual meeting and potluck to celebrate a year of achievement for the Rappahannock and discuss future plans. Please RSVP and bring a dish to share!
Help us clean as many areas along our beautiful river as possible! We will have pre-assigned cleanup sites and will provide supplies for volunteers. If you know of a particular site that needs to be cleaned, please let us know. If you have a pickup truck, bring it to haul trash. Please pre-register volunteers and/or potential sites. Rain or shine.
To register volunteers or a site, please click HERE!
Tidal Rappahannock Outreach Headquarters
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This event has been cancelled.
This is a brand new event based out of our office in the Northern Neck!
On this 8 mile paddle, we will travel from Simonson’s to Chinns Mill Pond, meandering with the currents from saltwater river to freshwater pond. We’ll pass by an old boat graveyard, a Great Blue Heron Rookery and maybe even see a Bald Eagle or Osprey!This is a demanding paddle and is not be for beginners. Canoes, paddles, and life jackets will be provided. Bring a bagged lunch and...
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Did you know that homeowners can save an average of 1300 gallons during peak summer months just by installing a rain barrel? Rain barrels also help reduce storm water runoff into the river. Rain barrels are an excellent way to help the environment and your river, as well as save money and energy!
Pre-made barrels cost $75 and can be purchased any time at FOR or online.
Build your own rain barrel for the reduced rate of $50! What a deal!
Register to BYORB today!
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Park Service Historian Greg Mertz will lead this canoe trip through the history of the Civil War from the river's perspective. Travel from Germanna to Ely's Ford by canoe and paddle an 8-mile stretch of the Rappahannock that is rich with history! As you paddle, you will stop at several sites along the way to learn about how the Rappahannock played a significant role in shaping Civil War events. This trip fills up fast, so register early!
Minimum age is 8-years old. Bring a bag lunch. Back-up da...
Enjoy a balmy July evening on the Rappahannock and watch the fireflies light up the air. It’s magical to paddle the glassy river in the moonlight with the fireflies lighting the way. Join us for this night float and relax on the water. Minimum age 6 years. Meet at Fredericksburg City Dock. Backup date: July 14
$15 indiv/$45 family ($12/$36 for members)
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Did you know that homeowners can save an average of 1300 gallons during peak summer months just by installing a rain barrel? Rain barrels also help reduce storm water runoff into the river. Rain barrels are an excellent way to help the environment and your river, as well as save money and energy!
Pre-made barrels cost $75 and can be purchased any time at FOR or online.
Build your own rain barrel for the reduced rate of $50! What a deal!
Register to BYORB today!
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Learn River Safety tips from FOR member and avid riverwoman Carol Brooks and then tube down one of the Rappahannock's most popular sections! A great trip for the entire family!
Minimum age is 8-years old.
$15 indiv/$45 family ($12/$36 for members)
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Tour this Spotsylvania water treatment facility and learn the process of cleaning our water from flush to river and how Spotsylvania recycles 100% of the biosoldds that cycle thorugh the plant. Pre-registration is required.
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Did you know that homeowners can save an average of 1300 gallons during peak summer months just by installing a rain barrel? Rain barrels also help reduce storm water runoff into the river. Rain barrels are an excellent way to help the environment and your river, as well as save money and energy!
Pre-made barrels cost $75 and can be purchased any time at FOR or online.
Build your own rain barrel for the reduced rate of $50! What a deal!
Register to BYORB today!
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Ever wonder what goes on under the waters of the Rappahannock? Join FOR Executive Director John Tippett for a refreshing swim and snorkel in the river. Gear will provided to those who don't have their own. Minimum ages is 8 years.
$5 indiv/$15 family ($3/$12 for members)
Tidal Rappahannock Outreach Headquarters
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This is a brand new event based out of our office in the Northern Neck!
Enjoy a relaxing evening paddle and watch the sun set over Lancaster Creek.This is an event for the whole family! Canoes, paddles, and life jackets will be provided. Bring a picnic dinner to eat on the water.Minimum age is 6 years. Pre-registration is required. Backup date: August 26.
$10 indiv/$30 family ($8/$24 for members)
Marvel at the beauty of the Rappahannock as you paddle through the reflections of the full moon on this nighttime canoe float. Minimum age is 6 years. Meet at Fredericksburg City Dock.
Backup date: September 1
$15 indiv/$45 family ($12/$36 for members)
Help us clean as many areas along our beautiful river as possible! We will have pre-assigned cleanup sites and will provide supplies for volunteers. If you know of a particular site that needs to be cleaned, please let us know. If you have a pickup truck, bring it to haul trash. Please pre-register volunteers and/or potential sites. Rain or shine.
To register volunteers or a site, please click HERE!
Farley Vale Farm - King George Co.
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Join us on the banks of the beautaiful tidal Rappahannock for an evening of all-you-can-eat Blue Crabs and barbecue, live entertainment, and our famous live and silent auctions.
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Did you know that homeowners can save an average of 1300 gallons during peak summer months just by installing a rain barrel? Rain barrels also help reduce storm water runoff into the river. Rain barrels are an excellent way to help the environment and your river, as well as save money and energy!
Pre-made barrels cost $75 and can be purchased any time at FOR or online.
Build your own rain barrel for the reduced rate of $50! What a deal!
Register to BYORB today!
Pick up some Pawpaws and put 'em in your pocket on this hike and exploration of the Confluence of the Rappahannock and Rapidan rivers with Fredericksburg PD's Lee Sillitoe. It's a moderate hike into the Confluence, so dress appropriately and wear sturdy shoes. Bring a towel and your river shoes if you feel like romping! Bring a bag lunch to eat by the river. Minimum age is 8 years.
$10 indiv/$30 family ($7/$21 for members)
Tidal Rappahannock Outreach Headquarters
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This event has been cancelled.
This is a brand new event based out of our office in the Northern Neck!
Have you ever wondered what a waterman does every day so that we can enjoy our crab feasts and oyster roasts? Waterman Martin Hinson will take you along for an early morning boat ride to check crab pots. This will be a learning experience for all.Prepare to get messy, but gear will be provided.Bring plenty of water, a snack, and excitement for this one-of-a-kind adventure! Minimum age is 12...
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Did you know that homeowners can save an average of 1300 gallons during peak summer months just by installing a rain barrel? Rain barrels also help reduce storm water runoff into the river. Rain barrels are an excellent way to help the environment and your river, as well as save money and energy!
Pre-made barrels cost $75 and can be purchased any time at FOR or online.
Build your own rain barrel for the reduced rate of $50! What a deal!
Register to BYORB today!
Join us for a morning of picking up trash along the Rappahannock River and surrounding streams! This is a rain or shine event. Pre-registration is required.
Click here for more details and to register!
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University of Mary Washington professor of biology, Joella Killian, will lead this interpretive walk along the river and up the Rappahannock Canal Path. Bring binoculars for better viewing of numerous migratory birds and winter residents along the way. Rain or shine.
$5 indiv/$15 family ($3/$12 for members)
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