Speak up for working farm and forest land
Ask legislators to support the farming community by investing in programs that help farmers implement practices that benefit us all with cleaner water and richer soil.
Shenandoah Valley’s Blue Ribbon
Water fuels the economic engines of agriculture and manufacturing in the Valley, underpins recreational opportunities, and draws tourists from around the world.
Designating the Valley’s Most Special Places
Getting the Valley’s unique places listed is key for our region to leverage funds that can preserve, protect, and promote.
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.
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.
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...
A Staff Update
At the Alliance, we started 2020 with big goals. Now, half-way through and thrown more than one curve ball, we’re still on course, albeit with some changes.
Superheroes Need Good Sidekicks
Meet the comp plan—the superhero of the planning world. And, just as superheroes have to have their sidekicks, the comp plan alone can’t get the job done. Communities need several tools in their planning “toolbox” to carry out the plan’s vision.
General Assembly Recap: What Happened in Richmond?
As always, Alliance staff tracked legislation and made advocacy trips to Richmond during the 2020 session. Your calls and emails to legislators made a difference—thank you!
Share your local story.
COVID has us interacting with our community in a whole new way and has shifted our perspectives and habits. We’ve heard lots of stories of folks finding creative ways to still ‘shop local’ and we want to hear yours.