OUR MISSION
To be the voice and active force for a healthy and scenic Rappahannock River.
Our Vision
A Rappahannock River… that is clean and safe for fish consumption and recreation from its Headwaters to its confluence with the Chesapeake.
A Rappahannock River… that supports a healthy and diverse aquatic ecosystem, with submerged grasses, oysters, crabs and other species returned to their historic levels and productivity.
A Rappahannock River Watershed… where land use and runoff is managed to protect and enhance our riparian habitats, downstream waters, scenic viewsheds and historical resources.
A Rappahannock River Community… where the citizens and local governments are educated about river stewardship, where they take a sense of personal stewardship over the river resource, and where they take action in their own backyards and communities to protect it.
WHAT WE DO
Data Center Issues Along the Rappahannock
Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) acknowledges that data centers are integral to modern life, supporting essential digital infrastructure. We all benefit from the services provided that are supported by data centers. We recognize the need for these facilities. But...
Friends of the Rappahannock and Rappahannock Tribe receive funding for Forest Conservation and Community Tree Planting Projects
Warsaw, VA – Friends of the Rappahannock is excited to announce the award of multiple grants and contracts to accelerate urban and community forestry projects and important conservation programs across the Rappahannock River watershed. Over one million dollars in new...
Bringing Students to the River
Imagine the sound of the water trickling over the rocks as you paddle through a ripple. The smell of the morning air as the mist evaporates off of the river’s surface. The Eagles perched on the tall branches overhead swooping down to catch their breakfast and the...
Friends of the Rappahannock and Rappahannock Tribe receive funding for Forest Conservation and Community Tree Planting Projects
Warsaw, VA – Friends of the Rappahannock is excited to announce the award of multiple grants and contracts to accelerate urban and community forestry projects and important conservation programs across the Rappahannock River watershed. Over one million dollars in new...
A Journey to Revitalize Historic Germanna Ford Boat Launch
Nestled along the banks of the Rapidan River, the Germanna Ford Boat Launch stands as a testament to a decade of dedication, collaboration, and preservation. This newly inaugurated launch site not only provides a gateway to the serene waters of the Rapidan but also...
