Richmond County officials have seen the recent picture of apparent erosion, from the most recent heavy rain event, along the banks of the Rappahannock River at the proposed site of the Virginia True Development, and are extremely discouraged by the lack of activity...
The John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District recently announced a suite of conservation awards designed to recognize farmers, educators, and partners that have an outstanding commitment to conservation. This year’s awardees include: Jim Hankins-Fauquier...
3 Good Reasons to Become an FOR Monthly Sustainer It’s Convenient for You Increased Giving = Improved Water Quality Cost Savings for FOR = Expanding FOR’s Impact Become a Monthly Sustainer Like a lot of you, I’m a big fan of NPR. I love getting news updates...
Invasive plant species aggressively compete with native plant species often choking them out of existence. During Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR)’s 32 year history, several attempts have been made to combat the ever-present invasive plants on the property. Since FOR...
Friends of the Rappahannock is pleased to announce the recent award of $7,000.00 from the Virginia Department of Forestry’s (DOF) Trees for Clean Water grant program to support our Headwater Stream Initiative. This funding will help FOR plant over 1,300 trees...
River safety & conservation concepts are key messages A new outreach program implemented by Friends of the Rappahannock is bridging the language gap to communicate river safety and conservation concepts to the Spanish-speaking members of our community and the...
By Rob Hedelt Published in the Free-Lance Star on Dec 5, 2017 A piece of land along the Rappahannock River where children have learned about that vital natural resource will be preserved for generations to come. Friends of the Rappahannock, the nonprofit group that...
Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District & Virginia Cooperative Extension Partner to Offer Free Soil Tests of Lawns in Madison County Picture it: the first touch of spring is near. The days are warmer, the ground is thawing and local garden departments are...
