Empowering Your ‘Sense of Place’
Communities with a strong sense of place become passionate when threats loom that could alter their way of life. However, that passion is often accompanied by feelings of powerlessness.
Author Events: Gaslight with Jonathan Mingle
Stop by one (or both!) of the Staunton and Waynesboro events where author Jonathan Mingle will introduce his new book ‘Gaslight: The Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Fight for America’s Energy Future.’
Augusta Solar Getting it Right
This project checks all the boxes for a good solar project and is in accord with Augusta County’s comp plan.
Wake Up and Make a Difference!
Join the Alliance staff, board members, community members and partners to celebrate progress towards clean water, conservation and vibrant communities in Harrisonburg and Rockingham.
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.
Ask Augusta to delay Solar Ordinance changes
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.
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.
Shining Light on Two Augusta Solar Projects
Two projects in Augusta County that the Alliance can get behind and hope that Augusta residents, too, can support.
$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.