Permanent Land Protection
Conservation easements are a proven strategy to permanently protect valuable farms and forests, streams and rivers.
What is a Watershed?
“Water runs downhill” is a phrase you’ve probably heard, and that phase, for the most part, explains a watershed.
Working to Advance Water Quality
There has never been a better time to get clean water and practices on the ground that also increase farm profitability.
2025 General Assembly Preview Watch Party
Join conservation advocates in the Valley to learn about legislative action anticipated in the 2025 General Assembly.
Soup’s On—Holiday Open House
Stop by our new office in New Market to talk conservation in the Valley and vote for your favorite staff-made soup
Our North Star – Sari Carp
This award honors individuals who are no longer with us but who contributed significantly to conservation efforts in the Shenandoah Valley.
Announcing our 2024 Valley Treasure — Friendly City Food Co-op
We’re excited to present the 2024 Valley Treasure award to the Friendly City Food Co-op. Since opening its doors in Harrisonburg in 2011, the co-op has made a lasting impact on the local community and beyond.
Guide for next 20 years in Shenandoah County approved
After five years,, numerous opportunities for public engagement, an online survey and hours of meetings and work sessions, the revision of the comp plan is officially approved.
Shenandoah Comp Plan Final Public Hearing
The Shenandoah County Comprehensive Plan aims to balance rural communities with expanding services and is up for final public comment on August 27, 2024.
Shenandoah Comp Plan Ready For Review
After five years,, numerous opportunities for public engagement, an online survey and hours of meetings and work sessions, the revision of the comp plan is ready for comment.