South River Joins Scenic River Map
It took two years of work, but 6.5 miles of the South River in Waynesboro have earned recognition as a Virginia Scenic River.
Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area
The NSA designation will officially communicate to decision-makers that we want the things we cherish about Shenandoah Mountain sustained for generations and protected from threats to the clean air, water and habitat it provides.
Take the Augusta County Utility-Scale Solar Survey
There is a lot to consider as the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors evaluate proposals and they want your input!
Announcing our 2021 Valley Treasure – Dr. Charles Ziegenfus
We are excited to honor Dr. Charles Ziegenfus’ work to inspire an appreciation for birds and the Shenandoah Valley’s natural landscapes.
Making Our Communities Whole Again
FERC, for the first time, seems genuinely interested in hearing from the people in the path of the pipeline.
A New Day at FERC!
For the first time ever, FERC seems sincere in wanting to improve its deeply flawed pipeline certification process
A mostly good session in Richmond for farmland protection and clean water
Several of the bills that we supported are on Governor Northam’s desk awaiting signature, and the budget ended up relatively strong for clean water and farmland protection programs, considering current fiscal constraints.
Round Hill Solar found not in ‘substantial accord’
The Augusta County Planning Commission voted 4-3 against recommending to the Board of Supervisors that the 880-acre, 83 megawatt energy system was in “substantial accord” with the county’s comprehensive plan.
Updates complete in Augusta County to consider solar energy
We commend Augusta County for the time and effort put into making sure solar projects in the county are well-sited and successful and that valuable natural resources and the quality of life of our communities are included in local planning efforts.
2020: The Year in Solar
As we predicted back in 2019, the year 2020 saw a rising tide of utility-scale solar projects proposed in the...