by Carleigh Starkston | Jul 6, 2026 | News, RFPs
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 negotiation to provide non-professional services as described...
by Carleigh Starkston | Mar 31, 2026 | News, Oysters, Restoration
The oysters on your plate might also be helping restore the Rappahannock River. Oyster aquaculture and restoration are often seen as separate, but in reality, they work best together. Local oyster farms play critical roles in rebuilding oyster populations, improving...
by Carleigh Starkston | Feb 7, 2026 | Action Alert, Advocacy, Data Centers, News
Virginia lacks centralized tracking of water use by data centers. The following bill will enhance transparency, oversight, and planning. Why it Matters: The expansion of data centers in Virginia (data centers can use millions of gallons of water a day to cool their...
by Carleigh Starkston | Dec 17, 2025 | Best of 2025, Community Engagement, Green Infrastructure, Restoration
Building up the Rappahannock's Stormwater Management Stormwater runoff is one of the biggest threats to the Rappahannock River. When rain falls on hard surfaces like roads, parking lots, and rooftops, it cannot absorb into the ground. Instead, it rushes across these...
by Carleigh Starkston | Dec 17, 2025 | Best of 2025, Community Engagement, Education, Oysters, Restoration
Early in September, the Rappahannock Indian Tribe gathered with longtime partners, friends, and supporters inside the Belle Isle State Park Visitor Center. Sunlight filtered through the tall windows, framing a moment years in the making: the Tribe’s return to oyster...
