Litter is a significant issue along the roadways of the Northern Neck. Every piece of trash on the side of the road eventually finds its way into the Rappahannock River or one of the other major bodies of water in … Continued
Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) is giving away free native trees in October 2020. Register for up to three native trees for pick up in either Lancaster or Warsaw using the links below. Lancaster Tree Giveaway Registration: Pick up on … Continued
2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Virginia Scenic Rivers Act. In 1970, the Virginia General Assembly enacted legislation authorizing the establishment of a Virginia Scenic Rivers System. The legislation charged the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) with conducting … Continued
The University of Maryland’s newly published 2019 Chesapeake Bay Report Card found that the water quality in the Rappahannock River fell significantly between 2018 and 2019, from a C grade to a D, based on 7 indicators of water quality. The Rappahannock … Continued