What’s so funny about Peace, Love, & Land Conservation?
How can one protect a viewshed, not only for today and tomorrow, but forever? Enter the land protection tool known as the conservation easement.
Our North Star – John Adamson
This year, we honored the late John Adamson with our first North Star recognition. In his words: Anything is possible with patience, politeness and persistence.
Shenandoah County Investment Doubled!
We applaud the county supervisors’ decision to restore funding for county-level land protection in 2021 that opened the door for the state’s matching funds received this year.
Protecting Page’s Working Landscapes
The availability of agricultural and forestal districts to Page landowners has played a role in preserving the county’s natural resources and the ag and tourism econom.
Taking care of our piece of the Bay
We are the first stewards of the water that travels from our springs into our streams, through our fields and towns and eventually into the Chesapeake Bay.
A happy farm and a healthy watershed in Page County
The Cumbia family have grown and adapted their management so that their farm operates in concert with the resources they steward on their property.
Catching the Land Protection Bug
Last fall, Robert Hupman and four generations of his family celebrated a new conservation easement protecting their 432 acres of mountain land.
Senator Hikes in Support of Shenandoah Mountain Bill
The scenic area designation creates a special area within the larger national forest where the forests, vistas, and drinking water supplies would be preserved, while logging and industrial development such as gas drilling and pipelines would be prohibited.
Rivers to Redbuds
Here in the Shenandoah Valley, Earth Day is an opportunity to celebrate our rich soil, healthy forests, clean water and rural working lands.
Seeking Nominations for Local Conservation Heroes
The Valley Treasure award seeks to recognize community members whose exceptional work, substantial contributions, service and commitment to conserving the natural resources, cultural heritage, and rural character of our region stands out.