Wetlands Watch has released a new resource: “Designing Living Shorelines for Sea Level Rise in Virginia.” This comprehensive document is tailored specifically for shoreline professionals seeking sustainable and adaptive solutions to combat the challenges posed by rising sea levels and … Continued
December 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.At Westmoreland State Park (Meet at the Boathouse at the Public Beach) Join our monthly beach cleaning events and help beautify the park by volunteering with us! JOIN OUR MONTHLY BEACH CLEAN-UP … Continued
The Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE) has awarded a $20,000 grant to Northern Neck Land Conservancy for an initiative it calls Promoting Conservation and Inspiring a Regional Community of Land Protectors. While the Northern Neck is “off the beaten path,” pressures … Continued
What exactly is a riparian buffer? It is a simple concept – a vegetated area adjacent to a body of water such as a stream, river, marsh, and shoreline. In other words, groupings of trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials growing … Continued
Rechristened to Honor Helen and Tayloe Murphy, and Given to Cessie and Bill Howell WARSAW, VA – October 1, 2024: The Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s presented the Helen and Tayloe MurphyConservation Champion award at its sold-out Boots and Barbecue event … Continued
Sunday, October 6, 2024 Help preserve the beauty of our county, and keep litter from harming our wildlife and waterways. The fall NAPS Highway Cleanup takes place on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, starting at 2 p.m. and usually takes a … Continued
October 5th from 9:00-12:00pm Join volunteer naturalist, Jeff Wright, for a guided walk at Voorhees Nature Preserve and immerse yourself in nature. The walk will provide the opportunity to spend time outdoors and witness the beauty of the natural world. The … Continued
September 29th from 1:00-4:00pm Join TNC Virginia and local naturalists for a fun day of exploration and education at Voorhees Preserve. A bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area … Continued
More than a million ink cartridges get thrown into the trash every day. A firm called Planet Green Recycle offers an easy, free way for you to recycle them, and even use their program to raise funds. “Join the more … Continued
The Northern Neck Planning District Commission (NNPDC) administers grants from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to provide financial assistance to low- and moderate-income (LMI) households and allow them to comply with septic tank pump-out requirements. Household income limits … Continued