Our Impact
40 Years of Making a Difference
Who is Friends of the Rappahannock?
Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) is a grassroots nonprofit started by a group of environmentally conscious people in 1985. We strive to advocate, restore, and educate for a healthy and scenic Rappahannock River.
FOR wouldn’t be what it is without the contributions of our volunteers and members for over 40 years. Our impact only continues to grow.
With your help, in 2024 we were able to…
Hours Donated by Volunteers
Students Reached with Watershed Education
Trees Planted in Urban Commuities
Oysters Installed in Oyster Reefs
Trees Planted as Riparian Buffers
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Give Back to the River
Give back to the Rappahannock River! Make a one-time donation or become a sustaining member to support Friends of the Rappahannock's work across the watershed.
Rappahannock Report Cards
Friends of the Rappahannock created two Report Cards that share both grades of success and grades that need improvement when it comes to our tributaries and the Rappahannock River itself. These documents were created to give communities a better understanding of how they can protect this natural resource better.
Supporting Stormwater along the Rappahannock
Stormwater runoff is one of the biggest threats to the Rappahannock River. When rain falls on hard...
The Rappahannock Tribe Returns to the River
Early in September, the Rappahannock Indian Tribe gathered with longtime partners, friends, and...
Advocacy on the Rappahannock
Advocating for the river isn’t always a highlight reel, with success after success. It often takes...
An Introduction to Marine Careers
On March 4, 2025, Friends of the Rappahannock hosted the first-ever Marine Career Day in...
2025’s Seeds, Tomorrow’s Trees
When we started the Rappahannock Conservation Nursery in 2020, our goal was to become...
Friends of the Rappahannock Announces Transformational Corporate Gift to Advance River Conservation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 2, 2025 Fredericksburg, VA – December 2, 2025 - Friends of the...
