Virginia Department of Forestry
Mission: We protect and develop healthy, sustainable forest resources for Virginians. Details: The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) was established in 1914 to prevent and suppress forest fires and reforest bare lands. More than 100 years later, we still fight wildfires … Continued
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
Shake Your Tail Feathers Event
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge is excited to be partnering with Essex Public Library this summer during their Tails and Tales summer reading program! Fly on over to the Hutchinson Unit this Saturday (June 12th) to take part in … 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
Westmoreland County Household Hazardous Waste Event April 24
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
Northern Neck Soil and Water Scholarship Applications Due April 1
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
Rappahannock Refuge Friends announce winners of their photo contest
After receiving many wonderful pictures, the Friends have announced the winners of their first photography contest. Congratulations to all the talented winners. To see all of the submissions go to: https://rwrfriends.org/photo-contest-2020-gallery/ “Tobey’s Point” by Ivy Turner Munsey “Fishing Osprey” … Continued