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A wide, well-maintained path through a wooded area bordered on the right side by a wooden fence.
02 Aug

Neighboring Rail Trail Landowners and the “Taking” Claim

Posted by The Alliance Rockingham, Shenandoah, Shenandoah Rail Trail Partnership

It is commonplace for specialized law firms to try to organize landowners when it becomes public that a rail owner is considering abandoning a rail corridor.

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A repurposed rail bridge over a wooded stream is being crossed by cyclists on a sunny day.
29 Jul

State Funding & Securing the Corridor for Future Public Benefit

Posted by Shenandoah Rail Trail Shenandoah Rail Trail Partnership

After the long-awaited approval of the state budget, we are excited to announce there is over $90 million set aside for trails.

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A truck stop in Mauzy? No!
27 Jul

A truck stop in Mauzy? No!

Posted by Kim Woodwell I-81, Land Use and Transportation, News, Rockingham, Shenandoah

Rockingham County officials are considering an application to rezone more than 30 acres of Agricultural Reserve to make way for a large-scale truck stop in Mauzy near Smith Creek.

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A farmer stands in front of a solar array in a green pasture with a cow peeking out from behind the panels.
21 Jul

Solar part of farm lifestyle for Liskey family

Posted by Nancy Sorrells Augusta, News, Regional Issues

Perhaps the post on the Farm Choice Facebook page five years ago when the store went solar best summed it all up: “We have a new crop. We are harvesting solar energy.”

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What’s so funny about Peace, Love, & Land Conservation?
20 Jul

What’s so funny about Peace, Love, & Land Conservation?

Posted by The Alliance Augusta, Clean Water, Conservation and Agriculture, Frederick, Land Conservation, Land Use and Transportation, News, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Strong Communities, Warren

How can one protect a viewshed, not only for today and tomorrow, but forever? Enter the land protection tool known as the conservation easement.

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Our North Star – John Adamson
16 Jul

Our North Star – John Adamson

Posted by Erin Burch Augusta, Clean Water, Conservation and Agriculture, Frederick, Land Conservation, Land Management Practices, Land Use and Transportation, News, Page, Regional Issues, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Strong Communities, Warren

This year, we honored the late John Adamson with our first North Star recognition. In his words: Anything is possible with patience, politeness and persistence.

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A cow seemingly stops to pose for the camera in a lush green field with a small pond and some trees.
05 Jul

Shenandoah County Investment Doubled!

Posted by Kim Woodwell Conservation and Agriculture, Land Conservation, News, Shenandoah

We applaud the county supervisors’ decision to restore funding for county-level land protection in 2021 that opened the door for the state’s matching funds received this year.

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Green tractor pulling a tool to rake hay for bales in a wide open field on sunny day with bright blue sky and a few clouds.
01 Jul

Protecting Page’s Working Landscapes

Posted by Chris Anderson Conservation and Agriculture, Land Conservation, Land Use and Transportation, News, Page

The availability of agricultural and forestal districts to Page landowners has played a role in preserving the county’s natural resources and the ag and tourism econom.

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'Thank you' spelled out in scrabble tiles on a board in front of blurry greenery.
29 Jun

Page County Solar Ordinance Passed

Posted by Chris Anderson Land Use and Transportation, News, Page, Regional Issues

After several years, multiple versions and many public comments, the Page County solar ordinance is approved!

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Join us in honoring our 2022 Valley Treasure – Lynn Cameron
29 Jun

Join us in honoring our 2022 Valley Treasure – Lynn Cameron

Posted by Erin Burch

We are excited to honor Lynn Cameron’s work to preserve and protect Shenandoah Mountain in the George Washington National Forest.

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