The Next Generation of Conservation
The goal of conservation is to manage and preserve our natural resources, ecosystems, and wildlife for future generations to enjoy....
Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship
In 2025, we helped launch the Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship: a work-based learning program designed to bridge the gap between...
Expanding Our Impact: Welcoming Appalachian Conservation Corps
This summer, our team grows as we welcome two members of the Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC). From May to September, these early-career conservationists will lead a critical regional effort to enhance our local waterways.
Harvesting Potential: How Ag Labs are Cultivating a New Generation of Leaders
The future of land stewardship is moving out of the classroom and into the barn. Through Agriculture Land Labs, students...
New Faces in County Hallways!
We’re excited to introduce three new staff members from our partner localities: Jack Hurst (Shenandoah), Dwayne Martin (Rockingham), and Delaney...
Welcome 2026 New & Returning Board Members
Joe McCue (Augusta County) Joe grew up on a farm in Verona, VA (now protected with a conservation easement), and...
In Page & Warren Counties, Hands-on “Speed-Dating” Workshops Advance Local Conservation Goals
The Alliance’s Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative and conservation partners are hosting a series of hands-on workshops to connect Valley landowners...
Meet Jack Hurst, Shenandoah County Planning Department
Shenandoah County’s newest planner has hit the ground running! Jack Hurst joins the team to help manage the county’s growth...
Meet Dwayne Martin, Rockingham County’s Deputy County Administrator for Agriculture & Strategic Project Management
We’re delighted that Rockingham County has invested in staff to support farmers and the farming economy in the county! We...
Meet Delaney Krasner, Augusta County Planning Department
New talent has arrived! Delaney Krasner recently joined the Augusta County planning department. In anticipation of the many collaborative projects...