by Carleigh Starkston | Aug 12, 2025 | Advocacy, News, Project Updates
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released a revised draft permit (VWPP No. 20-0514) that will authorize the Caroline County Public Utility to withdrawal water from the Rappahannock River in Caroline County, VA to serve as a public water...
by Carleigh Starkston | Apr 29, 2025 | FOR's 40th Anniversary, Uncategorized
The Rappahannock Has a Voice — Are We Listening? The Rappahannock River has always had something to say. You can hear it in the flow of its waters, the wildlife it supports, and the communities that have grown alongside it. But its voice echoes far beyond Virginia....
by Carleigh Starkston | Mar 24, 2025 | FOR's 40th Anniversary
Dear River Friends,Since 1985, Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) has been a cornerstone of our community, offering environmental education programs, restoring our watershed, and advocating for protecting the Rappahannock River. Our home on Fall Hill, the original land...
by Carleigh Starkston | Jan 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
People have occupied the land along Hedgeman’s River (known today as the Rappahannock) for thousands of years. Archaeological study has revealed that this area was occupied during the Archaic Period [10,000-3,200 years B.P. (before present)] and the Woodland Period...
by Carleigh Starkston | Oct 7, 2024 | Volunteer
This year marks the first time FOR has had a dedicated Volunteer and Outreach Manager position. As I enthusiastically jumped into this new role, one of the first challenges I faced was that we had TOO many people interested in volunteering, but we were still working...
