Lowering the Water Bill (and Water Use)
Why save water? Because it’s our most precious natural resource, and because at least two-thirds of the U.S. have experienced or are bracing for local, regional, or statewide water shortages. With populations continuing to rise, using water wisely helps save … Continued
‘Clean and Abundant Water Matters’ Forum, Oct. 24
Clean and Abundant Water Matters Forum When: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 10 am Where: Marston Hall at Christchurch School in Middlesex County, VA Admission: Free The Garden Clubs of The Northern Neck and The Middle Peninsula, which are member … Continued
Refuge Week
Come celebrate National Wildlife Refuge week at your local Wildlife Refuge October 2-6th! Come visit your local wildlife refuge to catch a glimpse of the migrating song birds that use Rappahannock River Valley NWR as a rest stop. Our Fall … Continued
Wildlife Refuge at the Farnham Country Fair
The Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge booth will be at the Farnham Country Fair this Saturday, September 23rd. Stop on by and enjoy some classic fair food while learning about the refuge wildlife and hunting and fishing opportunities. For … Continued
Join the NAPS Creek Clean-up October 1
Join the NAPS 2017 Creek Clean-up! Always a great time on the water – and you get a free lunch and free t-shirt! When: Sunday, October 1st, noon – 3:00 p.m. Where: Cockrell’s Marine Railway, Little Wicomico River, Heathsville VA … Continued
DEQ Forms Residential Working Group for Yeocomico River Watershed
Residents of Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties! Here is your chance to help develop a long-term plan to clean up the Yeocomico River Watershed. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality seeks your input as part of a residential working group meeting at … Continued
Potable Water in Northern Neck Seminar, RCC, Aug. 30
The Environmental Sustainability Committee at Rappahannock Community College, in cooperation with the Math and Science Club, is hosting a seminar on Wednesday, August 30, at 12:25 – 1:25 pm in the lecture halls of Warsaw Campus and Glenns Campus. Dr. … Continued
Friends of the Rappahannock are Looking for Volunteers
The Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a more than 8,720 acre refuge dedicated to the support and conservation of our native wildlife and plants and you can be a part of that. The Friends Group is looking for … Continued
Join the Clean-Up Team at Belle Isle, Aug. 17
Serve your community and earn service hours by helping a park ranger tidy up the trails at the Second Annual Community Service Project Day, Thursday August 17, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster … Continued
Learn about solar: Info sessions in Kilmarnock Aug. 7, Gloucester Aug. 8
The newly launched Solar Co-op for the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula – Three Rivers Solar Co-op – is holding informational sessions next week: Monday August 7th: Grace Episcopal Church, S. Main St., Kilmarnock at 6.30pm Tuesday August 8th: Gloucester … Continued