2024 State Policy Roundup
Virginia’s General Assembly session is always a whirlwind, and even more so this year as the legislature convened in a new building, and about one third of the 140 members were new.
Rockland Community Meeting #2
It was great to see so many Rockland folks out at the parish hall on February 26! Mark your calendar for meeting three on April 22.
Disappointing news about the Shenandoah Rail Trail
The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation intends to purchase the rail corridor for a different project and they plan to use the state funds allocated for the Shenandoah Rail Trail.
Rockland Community Meeting #1
It was great to see so many Rockland folks out at the parish hall on January 8! Mark your calendar for meeting two on February 26.
The Strength in Collaboration
Protecting the things that matter to people in the Shenandoah Valley is no small task. And Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley would never try to do it alone.
Expanding the Grassland Habitat Program
We are eager to assist farmers in adopting new bird-friendly practices such as delayed spring haying and summer pasture stockpiling.
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
2024 General Assembly Preview Watch Party
Join conservation advocates in the Valley to learn about legislative action anticipated in the 2024 General Assembly.
Beyond Solar Ordinances: Utility Scale Solar Policy, Host Siting Agreements & Other Emerging Topics
Attendees will learn about solar installation options and how solar can fit and complement existing agricultural operations.
$35 million to Shenandoah Rail Trail project!
The amended budget signed by Governor Youngkin on September 14, 2023 included language in support of the Shenandoah Rail Trail.