Landowner and Farmer Working Together in Conservation
Peter Dula and Ilse Ackerman live just north of Harrisonburg in a historic farmhouse on land that was settled by Ilse’s...
Strengthening Local Food Year-Round
Stefan Hess and Anna Showalter, owners of Friendly Neighbor Gardens in Linville, began growing vegetables in their backyard in 2019....
SOLD OUT “Surf and Turf”
From the Shenandoah Valley to the wide-open expanse of the Chesapeake Bay, this film shows us how two different worlds can unite for a shared cause.
NEW Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship
We’re excited to introduce an opportunity to cultivate young conservationists in the Shenandoah Valley—a new Conservation Fellowship.
Small Streams. Big Impact.
Spending time in the Shenandoah Valley means feeling connected to water, whether that’s through fond memories of stream stomping, fishing, swimming in a nearby lake or simply appreciating the local water sources with which we are blessed.
Comprehensive Planning for Water Quality
Shenandoah and Rockingham counties have both just approved major rewrites of their plans and both include an emphasis on the importance of water
Solving the Maintenance Problem
The Alliance and new partner Appalachian Conservation Corps have worked together on a program that reduces barriers to installing streamside buffers while also building a workforce that understands rural conservation needs.
Bringing Innovation for Water Quality
Bioreactors, coupled with other on-farm practices to make fertilizer use more efficient, are a promising tool to significantly improve water quality for all community members.
Permanent Land Protection
Conservation easements are a proven strategy to permanently protect valuable farms and forests, streams and rivers.
Silver Lake
We are extremely excited to announce that our project to enhance access and protect Silver Lake in Dayton, Virginia is in the home stretch, and it was worth the wait!