It makes no sense to change an ordinance that is working and follows the comp plan to something that does not match the comp plan and might or might not match the pending citizen input regarding solar development within Augusta.
Join conservation advocates in the Valley to learn about legislative action anticipated in the 2024 General Assembly.
Join the discussion on how to make walking and biking better in Staunton, Augusta and Waynesboro.
It is important that Augusta County residents participate because the plan will guide decision-making when threats and opportunities arise.
Two projects in Augusta County that the Alliance can get behind and hope that Augusta residents, too, can support.
We know that solar is part of the transition to renewable energy, and, done right, it can be compatible with and even complement our agricultural region.
The community held an informational meeting to discuss the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club rezoning and what it would mean for Rockland.
With the right local and state guidelines in place, we hope to see solar projects in the Shenandoah Valley that minimize negative impact and even benefit local communities.
Both proposals include the need for expansive parking lots, would increase traffic in an already congested part of the county, and are not in keeping with the park’s purpose.
DEQ reviewed all of the comments on the permit submitted during the April 2023 public comment period, summarized and categorized the concerns and provided responses.
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