Imagine the year 2045 – what does Shenandoah County look like?
To get the comprehensive plan right, it needs to include your input!
North Fork Designation: An Asset for the Community
With no section of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River currently in the Virginia Scenic Rivers System, designation of this segment would be a first.
Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors Fund Important Conservation Program
We applaud the restoration of funding to the county’s Conservation Easement Authority (CEA) to ensure Shenandoah County’s continued progress in land preservation – a community-wide benefit.
Eight-mile section of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River Recommended for Scenic River Designation
Chapman Landing to the northern border of Seven Bends State Park will be officially recognized for its natural, scenic, historic and recreational values as one of Virginia’s most valuable rivers.
Achieving a Community’s Vision
Before the zoning update (left), the county could have seen a loss of more than a quarter of prime farmland to housing and the addition of up to 40,000 new lots in the next 40 years.
New Program to Support Local Businesses is Timely
With many local businesses having closed their doors, reduced staff or even completely altered their business models in response to COVID-19, we are excited to see the county moving forward with a new program to support local businesses.
Partnership effort to preserve forestland and rich history
It can take a village to preserve such a treasured place. Nearly 50 people, including the Bullard family and Potomac Conservancy staff, worked together to protect this special land for generations to come.
History being made
During these difficult times, it is inspiring to see how the community is responding. We see businesses adapting their business models to...
Support conservation for water quality and rural economies
A committee of state legislators is meeting right now to finalize the budget. Please ask the members of this committee to support sufficient funding for land conservation and agricultural best management practices, like stream livestock exclusion and native tree planting. In order to meet the state’s 2025 water quality goals, there must be funding in place to get this work done.
More than 90 acres of The Knob protected
Community fundraising and federal Land and Water Conservation Fund have conserved one of Shenandoah Valley’s most beautiful natural landmarks SHENANDOAH...