North Fork Designation: An Asset for the Community
With no section of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River currently in the Virginia Scenic Rivers System, designation of this segment would be a first.
South River Joins Scenic River Map
It took two years of work, but 6.5 miles of the South River in Waynesboro have earned recognition as a Virginia Scenic River.
Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area
The NSA designation will officially communicate to decision-makers that we want the things we cherish about Shenandoah Mountain sustained for generations and protected from threats to the clean air, water and habitat it provides.
A mostly good session in Richmond for farmland protection and clean water
Several of the bills that we supported are on Governor Northam’s desk awaiting signature, and the budget ended up relatively strong for clean water and farmland protection programs, considering current fiscal constraints.
A Life of Service, A Legacy of Land
Hidden Springs Farm, operated by Walter and Joan Brown is not only a Virginia Century Farm, but is one of the last African American farms in Augusta County.
Page County Pop Up Food Hub & Small Business Support
One of many shining examples in the Valley of how communities came together and rose to the challenges of this year to connect people in need to local food growers and producers.
Public Access to Government Meetings
Page County has long promised to install audio and visual equipment in order to record government meetings. We were excited when...
Waynesboro Learning to Embrace the South River
It’s always been fun to play outside in Waynesboro and eastern Augusta County, but the city is taking it up a notch for its people, plants, fish and birds by strengthening its new relationship with the South River and existing natural and historic resources.
Field Trip to the Claudius Crozet Blue Ridge Tunnel and Trail
The Alliance staff members were delighted to get a sneak peak of the Claudius Crozet Blue Ridge Tunnel and new trail back in October as the finishing touches were being put in place for its November 21 grand opening to the public.
Catching up with Ranger Tom
Despite opening in the middle of a global pandemic, visitors have discovered Seven Bends State Park, the new park in Woodstock bordered by the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.