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.

Oyster Specialists stand next to spat on shell tank

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.

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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.

Lower Rappahannock Watershed Report Card

Middle Rappahannock Watershed Report Card

Upper Rappahannock Watershed Report Card