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Get the Dirt Out Training Rescheduled due to Snow

Our Get the Dirt Out Training workshop will be postponed to February 20th, due to to the impending snow storm. The time and location will remain the same - FOR Headquarters, 9am-11:30am. Please contact jamie.brunkow@riverfriends.org for any questions, or concerns.

1985 - 2010
Celebrating 25 years of river advocacy, restoration and education.

read article in Free Lance-Star...

Public Meeting on Draft Management Plan

On Wednesday, Feb. 17 the City of Fredericksburg Watershed Property Management Committee will hold a public meeting to present draft recommendations for management of the 4,232 acres of City-owned riverfront property.
Free Lance - Star Article. More info.

FOR Supports Menhaden Bill

Friends of the Rappahannock is supporting a bill in the General Assembly to move the regulation of menhaden from the General Assembly to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Menhaden, an oily fish as the base of the food chain, is the only marine resource not regulated by the Commission. See this op-ed in the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.

Spring "Beach Party" April 17th!

It's still cold outside, but you can start planning to celebrate the Spring! The Virginia Gentlemen and Friends of the Rappahannock are teaming up for a Spring beach party featuring "The Embers". This group opened for the Rolling Stones, did commercials for Budweiser, performed for the Olympics, President Clinton's inaugurational ball and created the soundtrack for Endless Summers. Listen here.

It's going to be a great night of friends, great music, and lots of dancing!
Half the proceeds will be donated to our river protection programs. Guests can bring their own bottle and the Virginia Gentlemen will provide mixers and beer.
WHEN: April 17, 2010 8pm to midnight
WHERE: Eagles Lodge, Cool Springs Rd., Fredericksburg

Mark your calendar ! Tickets on sale soon at FOR office on Fall Hill Ave.

NEW GET THE DIRT OUT TRAINING DATES

December 12th * January 16th * February 6th
9am-12pm at FOR headquarters

Learn to identify and report sediment pollution on construciton sites. Trained volunteers will become local monitors collecting crucial field observations, to be used in stopping polluters.

Interested in learning more about Get the Dirt Out? Informational presentations on this project are also available for Homeowners Associations, clubs, or other interested groups. Call to book, or to register for an upcoming training.

FOR Opposes Water Line in New River Easement

6/1/2009 Friends of the Rappahannock today notified Stafford County that it intends to vigorously oppose their proposal for a water line alignment through the City of Fredericksburg's river easement lands. The 30-40 foot wide corridor would traverse 1-mile through some of the most sensitive and scenic portions of the easement.

Fredericksburg Passes Model Pollution Control Ordinance

Fredericksburg City Council has passed a new ordinance that will significantly reduce water pollution from new development. Press Release.
Photo of demonstration Low Impact Development practice, a "biofilter" or "rain garden" at Chuck E. Cheese in Fredericksburg's Central Park retail center.

Organizations Launch Clean Water Campaign

FOR has joined over 50 organizations to launch the "Choose Clean Water" Campaign which seeks federal leadership to help local communities and counties clean-up and protect their local waterways throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Volunteer with FOR!

We have a large variety of volunteer projects going on year-round, and we can accomadate almost any schedule or interest. Click here to find out more about volunteering to serve the Rappahannock River.

Combined Federal Campaign

Federal employees: please consider donating to Friends of the Rappahannock through your Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) currently underway.

Our CFC designation number is 45597.

Our LGC designation number is 7752.

Our CVC designation number is 3295. Thank You !

"Fertilize Responsibly" Cartoon Video to air on Cable

Check out this new cartoon video by Dr. Steve Mussey, Friends of the Rappahannock, and Stafford County. River-Friendly Yard Care Tips. This project received funding from the Virginia Water Quality Improvement Fund provided by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).