Mission Statement Our Mission is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Details The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service purchased the first tract of … 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
The 2020 Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends (RWR Friends) Photo Contest is open to all, regardless of age or whether you are a member of the RWR Friends. You may submit as many entries as you want. Categories Wildlife: Fish, animals, … Continued
POSTPONED: Westmoreland Fall Hazardous Waste (Postponed Until 2021) Out of an abundance of caution regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Westmoreland County has postponed the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection originally scheduled for September 26, 2020. The new date for the event … Continued
What’s in YOUR water? Did you know that private water supplies like wells are unregulated? It is the responsibility of the homeowner to regularly test water quality, maintain the water system, and address any problems. Affordable, confidential water testing and … 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
You are invited to participate in the Clean Energy Virginia Five-Part Webinar Series hosted by Governor Northam’s Office and the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME). The focus of the webinar series is on recent legislation that creates … 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
Join communities across the watershed in celebrating Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week The fifth annual event will be held June 6-14, 2020 The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure, and plays a role in the lives of the 18 million people … Continued
A reminder to everyone: ALL of our Spring 2020 Household Hazardous and E-Waste Collections were cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis. Collection events are scheduled for Fall 2020: Westmoreland, Sept. 26; Lancaster, October 17; and Richmond County, Oct. 24. We … Continued