Richmond County Litter Clean Up – January 29
Join Friends of the Rappahannock and our partners the Richmond County Anti-Litter Committee for a community litter clean up! We will be meeting at the Calvary Untied Methodist Church where parking will be provided. Litter pickers, gloves, high-visibility vests, and … Continued
Governor Northam Releases Virginia’s First Coastal Resilience Master Plan
Virginia takes monumental action to build a resilient coast, combating climate change and rising sea levels HAMPTON—Governor Ralph Northam today released the Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan, providing a foundational and fundamental step towards protecting Virginia’s coast. Virginia’s coastal areas face … Continued
New EPA report reveals large climate and environmental impacts of U.S food waste
We’re pleased to share with you the newly released EPA report, “From Farm to Kitchen: The Environmental Impacts of U.S. Food Waste (Part 1).” This report reveals the climate and environmental impacts of producing, processing, distributing, and retailing food that is … Continued
Bring Holiday Spirit to our Roads!
Join Friends of the Rappahannock and volunteers from across the Northern Neck for a Christmas Cleanup along Morattico Road in Lancaster County on Saturday, December 4th 2:00-4:00 p.m. Meet at the Loyal Order of the Moose, 2108 River Road, Lancaster, VA 22503. Christmas … Continued
Give Back Thanks to the Environment!
Join Friends of the Rappahannock and volunteers from across the Northern Neck for a Thanksgiving Road Cleanup along Belle Isle Road in Lancaster County on November 27th 2:00-4:00 p.m. Meet at Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster, … Continued
In Virginia, a harder push to create softer shorelines
by Whitney Pipkin, Bay Journal Not long after Sterling Rollings bought a 100-year-old cottage in Portsmouth, VA, on the Elizabeth River — his first waterfront property — his shoreline began retreating. The change was gradual at times, an inch or … Continued
Northumberland County Hazardous Waste Collection 11/13
Northumberland County residents and property owners will have the chance to drop off old and unused household chemicals, oil-based paint, petroleum products, etc. (see flyer for more details), as well as old, broken electronic devices on Saturday, November 13 during … Continued
Virginia Outdoors Plan Public Survey
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has released its 2021 Virginia Outdoors Plan Public Recreation Survey. DCR is seeking input from the public to inform the next iteration of the Virginia Outdoors Plan, the state’s comprehensive plan for … Continued