Strong Communities
Along with our rich natural resources, it’s the vibrant communities that make the Shenandoah Valley an exceptional place to live and visit. The small towns and cities, community hubs, and agricultural heritage contribute to the high quality of life that communities in the Shenandoah Valley enjoy.
Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley is committed to promoting economic development that is compatible with the unique resources of our region, such as agriculture and tourism, two pillars of our local economies.
Current Strong Communities Projects
Recent News
Small Streams. Big Impact.
Spending time in the Shenandoah Valley means feeling connected to water, whether that’s through fond memories of stream stomping, fishing, swimming in a nearby lake or simply appreciating the local water sources with which we are blessed.
Shenandoah Rail Trail
We believe that in order to be motivated to protect a resource, one must have a personal, intimate connection, and the Shenandoah Rail Trail will create opportunities to inspire clean-water stewards up and down the Valley.
Silver Lake
We are extremely excited to announce that our project to enhance access and protect Silver Lake in Dayton, Virginia is in the home stretch, and it was worth the wait!