What do you think? A Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail?
It’s time to share your views! State agencies are seeking public input on the concept of a Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail.
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.
Take this survey – how are your Route 33 East travels?
VDOT is asking for your input to come up with a plan to make Route 33 East safer for pedestrians and vehicles.
Rockingham County Solar Committee formed and hard-at-work
The group has met several times to wrestle with the issues to consider for citing a good solar project AND balancing the interests of the county’s primary economies of agriculture and tourism.
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...
Rockingham Board of Supervisors Plans Committee to Update County Solar Energy Ordinance
Last night, after several weeks of study and discussion, The Rockingham Board of Supervisors decided to pause their decision on...
Rockingham County Planner Diana Stultz Retires After 39 Years
Recognizing there will always be another project to finish, Diana Stultz, Rockingham County’s zoning administrator for the past 39 years, has decided it is time to go.
Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail Feasibility Study Authorized by General Assembly
The General Assembly passed a budget amendment authorizing the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to study the feasibility of...
Study Looks into Feasibility of Regional Agricultural Enterprise Center
The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) is conducting a feasibility study for an Agricultural Enterprise Center in the central...