Washington Post reveals: An unsavory scam? Company accused of diluting Chesapeake blue crab meat with imported crab
Justin Jouvenal reveals in an article in the Washington Post that some companies packaging and selling Chesapeake Bay blue crab have been diluting the product with imported crab. Full article.
BioBlitz on the National Wildlife Refuge—Sept. 29
Come be a part of Rappahannock River Valley NWR’s 1st BioBlitz! A BioBlitz is an intense period of biological surveying in attempt to identify all living species within a unit of the refuge. During this BioBlitz, biologists, citizen scientists and wildlife enthusiasts will have … Continued
New Sites for Recreational Activities
In 2017, Chesapeake Bay Program partners added several new sites where the public can enjoy water activities in Virginia. Among them are the Northern Neck’s Belle Isle State Park (Lancaster County) and Hull Springs Farm (Westmoreland County). CBP’s Rachel Felver … Continued
High Demand for Beehives
The Virginia Department of Agriculture’s Beehive Distribution Program provides beehive equipment directly to eligible beekeepers. Residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia who are 18 years of age or older at the time an application is submitted are eligible to receive … Continued
Sustainable Materials Webinar
This free webinar will introduce the importance of using and reusing materials in the most productive and sustainable way over their entire life cycles. Date and Time: Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET. Background: The built environment touches … Continued
Interested in becoming a Northern Neck Master Naturalist? Find out more . . .
The next Northern Neck Master Naturalist Basic Training course will be held March – June 2019. The Northern Neck Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists offers the basic training course every 1-2 years.The course encompasses at least 40 hours of training … Continued
NORTHERN NECK SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ANNOUNCES TWO (2) FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
NORTHERN NECK SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ANNOUNCES TWO (2) FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITiES WARSAW, VA – JUNE 21, 2018 – The Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District (NNSWCD), a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is seeking to … Continued
Bald Eagle Release at Wilna Pond,Rappahannock River Valley NWR; July 4 11am
What better way is there to celebrate Independence Day than with a release of a rescued bald eagle on your National Wildlife Refuge. The Wildlife Center of VA will be releasing an adult bald eagle on Wednesday, July … Continued
Monarch Butterflies: The King of Butterflies
The Monarch Butterfly is on the verge of extinction. Around 90% of their population has vanished within a period of 2 decades, that means around 1 billion Monarchs are missing. Reasons contributing to their depleting numbers range from the destruction … Continued
NAPS Awarded Grant from Keep Virginia Beautiful for Creek Cleanup
The Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) has been awarded a $750 grant from Keep Virginia Beautiful in the Community Beautification category of its “30 in Thirty” grant program. Grant funds will be used to purchase cleanup supplies and a dumpster … Continued