Folks who attended Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project’s first Memory Party in Luray had the opportunity to create or update their family tree, pick up a DNA test to trace genealogy, and share stories.
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.
Threats to and possibilities for Augusta County continue and always will–the Alliance is considering the future of the Augusta County Coordinator position.
Now is the time for Virginia decision makers to commit to new Chesapeake Bay targets that reflect today’s opportunities and challenges, including a continued commitment to land conservation.
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.’
Alliance’s Kim Woodwell recently met with Laura Bennett who came on board in April as Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River’s executive director.
After a truck stop rezoning was denied, the Mauzy community banded together to explore ways to preempt future incompatible development proposals and formally document the vision of a rural Mauzy.
Join the Alliance staff, board members, community members and partners to celebrate progress towards clean water, conservation and vibrant communities in Harrisonburg and Rockingham.
This year’s summit will highlight the potential for economic development when transportation and recreation meet.
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.
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