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City Dock Full Moon Paddle

Join Friends of the Rappahannock staff on an interpretive paddle on the Rappahannock River while enjoying a lovely summer sunset and the Sturgeon Moon! This is a great beginner and scenic paddle on the flat water of the Rappahannock. Attendees will meet FOR staff at...

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Update on the Release of the VA Groundwater Study

Update: The groundwater study has been released. Last week, Friends of the Rappahannock called on Governor Abigail Spanberger to publish the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's groundwater study required by Senate Joint Resolution No. 25 (2024).The report...

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Press Release: Release Groundwater Study

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friends of the Rappahannock Urges Governor Spanberger to Release Overdue Groundwater Study Fredericksburg, Va. (July 20, 2026) — Today, Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) called on Governor Abigail Spanberger to publish the Virginia Department of...

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2026 Riverfest Ticket

We’ve been hosting Riverfest for 36 years.  It is our signature fundraiser, and all the money raised directly supports our mission to be a voice and active force for a healthy and scenic Rappahannock River. With live music, auctions, drinks, and DELICIOUS FOOD (yes,...

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RFP: On Call Consulting Services

THIS RFP IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUBMISSIONS. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is for the Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) to solicit proposals to establish a pre-qualified vendor list for on-call consulting services through competitive...

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FREE First Responder Paddling Opportunity

Are you a First Responder in the Rappahannock watershed? The Virginia Outdoor Center, in partnership with Friends of the Rappahannock, is offering Firefighters, EMTs, Law Enforcement, and Medical Personnel who work within the watershed an opportunity to bring their...

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Farmer’s Right to Know: PFAS and Biosolids

Join us for a presentation on biosolids & the “Forever Chemicals” called PFAS, followed by an audience Q&A. We will discuss how PFAS enter the environment, why biosolids are a growing concern nationwide, and what farmers, landowners, and residents have a right...

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Summer Culpeper Litter Cleanup

Help us tackle cleaning up a more urban area, which is just as important as our riverfronts and parks! This litter makes its way into our stormdrains, which don't filter out trash before making its way into our waterways. Let's stop this litter before it reaches our...

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Bay Fisheries: Science & Policy Challenges

Join us for a science‑ and policy‑driven discussion on the future of Chesapeake Bay fisheries, examining how climate change, ecosystem shifts, and management decisions are shaping outcomes for both fish populations and the fishing community. This event will highlight...

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