The Next Generation of Conservation
The goal of conservation is to manage and preserve our natural resources, ecosystems, and wildlife for future generations to enjoy....
Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship
In 2025, we helped launch the Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship: a work-based learning program designed to bridge the gap between...
Expanding Our Impact: Welcoming Appalachian Conservation Corps
This summer, our team grows as we welcome two members of the Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC). From May to September, these early-career conservationists will lead a critical regional effort to enhance our local waterways.
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...
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 to our...
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...
Soup’s On…and the winner is…
Our 2025 holiday open house at our office in New Market was a blast! But which staff or board member won the soup contest??
URGENT: Surprise proposal threatens Shenandoah Rail Trail
This week, a surprise move from the state has put our entire five-year effort in jeopardy. Community members need to take action this weekend to stop a proposal that threatens to wipe out the vision of the Shenandoah Rail Trail as a 49-mile contiguous destination trail.