Northern Neck Land Conservancy
Mission Statement To preserve the rural heritage of the Northern Neck of Virginia by conserving its lands, water, economies and culture for future generations. Our working goals are to conserve and protect the Chesapeake Bay and its watersheds; to … Continued
Fertilizers
For most of us, commercially available lawn fertilizers probably rank up there with prescription drugs as our closest connection to the “better living through chemistry” culture that took hold in this country after World War II. All of us have … Continued
Grasses & Lawns
Have you ever gone for a Sunday afternoon drive to explore the surprises that await you down a narrow lane? Perhaps you will see a rolling meadow with horses grazing behind a fence, or a sweeping reach of freshly cut … Continued
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement
The 1983 Chesapeake Bay Agreement laid the foundation for a cooperative program that included four jurisdictions along with the Chesapeake Bay Commission and the federal government. This new Agreement includes the seven jurisdictions in the watershed, bringing New York, West … Continued
Residential Stormwater Retrofits Assistance
The Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) is a new program that provides financial reimbursement to property owners installing specific conservation practices. The assistance is for residential stormwater retrofits, with possible reimbursement of 50% to 70% of the cost of the retrofit. A plan is first proposed … Continued
A Brief History
Virginia’s Northern Neck is a coastal peninsula that begins in the upland forests of Westmoreland County and gently dips some 60 miles southeast to the Chesapeake Bay. It is a place laden with history and long revered for the character … Continued
Belle Isle State Park
Mission statement To conserve natural, scenic, historic and cultural resources of the commonwealth and to provide recreational and educational opportunities consistent with good stewardship of these lands, water and facilities that leaves them unimpaired for future generations. Details Belle … Continued
Westmoreland State Park
Mission statement To conserve natural, scenic, historic and cultural resources of the commonwealth and to provide recreational and educational opportunities consistent with good stewardship of these lands, water and facilities that leaves them unimpaired for future generations. Details On … Continued
Caledon State Park
Mission statement To conserve natural, scenic, historic and cultural resources of the commonwealth and to provide recreational and educational opportunities consistent with good stewardship of these lands, water and facilities that leaves them unimpaired for future generations. Details A … Continued
Three Rivers Environmental Educators
Mission statement Three Rivers Environmental Educators (TREE) provides opportunities for environmental educators the opportunity to network, partner, learn and otherwise improve the missions of their agencies and themselves. Details Three Rivers Environmental Educators (TREE) comprises various environmental educators from … Continued