Harvesting Potential: How Ag Labs are Cultivating a New Generation of Leaders
The future of land stewardship is moving out of the classroom and into the barn. Through Agriculture Land Labs, students...
New Faces in County Hallways!
We’re excited to introduce three new staff members from our partner localities: Jack Hurst (Shenandoah), Dwayne Martin (Rockingham), and Delaney...
In Page & Warren Counties, Hands-on “Speed-Dating” Workshops Advance Local Conservation Goals
The Alliance’s Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative and conservation partners are hosting a series of hands-on workshops to connect Valley landowners...
Meet Jack Hurst, Shenandoah County Planning Department
Shenandoah County’s newest planner has hit the ground running! Jack Hurst joins the team to help manage the county’s growth...
Meet Dwayne Martin, Rockingham County’s Deputy County Administrator for Agriculture & Strategic Project Management
We’re delighted that Rockingham County has invested in staff to support farmers and the farming economy in the county! We...
Meet Delaney Krasner, Augusta County Planning Department
New talent has arrived! Delaney Krasner recently joined the Augusta County planning department. In anticipation of the many collaborative projects...
2025 Annual Report
If 2025 was a test, it was also a proof of concept. Our deep-rooted relationships kept vital projects moving in creative ways. When funding was at its most uncertain last spring, community members like you stepped up to ensure we didn’t miss a beat.
Tracking Conservation in the 2026 General Assembly
Halfway through this year’s legislative session, our focus remains on bringing a rural perspective to Richmond, grounded in what matters...
SVCC Receives Grant Funding to Help Valley Landowners with Riparian Buffer Maintenance
Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley, supported by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), is launching a new effort...
Planning for Responsible Data Center Development in the Valley
The rapid expansion of data centers across Virginia presents complex challenges for local governments. While these facilities can contribute to...