Virginia Living Shorelines Poised to Flourish under $1 Million Grant
Virginia Living Shorelines Poised to Flourish Under $1 Million Grant
Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources to Host Public Meeting for the Coastal Resilience Master Plan (CRMP) in Warsaw, VA
The Office of the Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources (SNR) will be hosting a public meeting at the Northern Neck Planning District Commission Office in Warsaw, VA on August 4th. The goal of this public meeting is to educate stakeholders … Continued
Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
We would like to invite you to join environmental groups, community organizations, businesses, local leaders and nature enthusiasts from across the Chesapeake Bay watershed as we celebrate Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week over social media. The Chesapeake Bay Program works with all … Continued
NNK Summer Cleanup Series: Let’s Keep Our Waterways Clean
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
Land Conservation & Greenways Conference – May 11th – Free
Join us May 11 for the Trails Track portion of the Land Conservation & Greenways Conference! We are thrilled to announce that Earl Hunter, Jr. with Black Folks Camp Too will be speaking! FREE REGISTRATION: May 11 Registration Check out … Continued
Westmoreland County Household Hazardous Waste Event April 24
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Spring 2021 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday, April 24 from 9-2 On Saturday, April 24, 2021, Westmoreland County’s residents and property owners can drop off their unwanted hazardous chemicals and items such as florescent bulbs, that cannot be safely discarded … Continued
Effective Strategies for Reducing Contamination in Residential Recycling
On March 25, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., (EST), join a rebroadcast of a popular session from the 2020 America Recycles Summit, including live remarks about contamination rates in the United States and their impact on the efficacy of recycling systems. … Continued
Northern Neck Soil and Water Scholarship Applications Due April 1
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The Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District (NNSWCD) is accepting applications for three $1,000 scholarships offered to students enrolling in a fulltime college program of study in natural resources or conservation/environmental studies in fall, 2021. Students who permanently reside … Continued
Important Survey for Local Producers
The Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District, the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Virginia Cooperative Extension invite all producers who farm within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and especially in the Northern Neck to participate in … Continued
The Virginia Plastic Pollution Prevention Network
The Virginia Plastic Pollution Prevention Network (VPPPN) was founded in 2020 to foster cooperation, communication, information sharing, and collaboration among groups involved in all types of plastic pollution prevention in Virginia. Membership is free to groups working on plastic pollution … Continued