FOR uses underwater "leaf packs" to teach students stream ecology.
FOR Celebrates EARTH DAY in Kilmarnock with 101 tree plantings.
GET THE DIRT OUT! training at University of Mary Washington
THANK YOU Riverfest 2011 Volunteers & Sponsors !
Biofilter Project in the Northern Neck
Living Shoreline Project in Deltaville
The Culpeper Co. Planning Commission has recommended denial of a permit request for a biosolids storage facility. FOR raised concerns about the facility at the public hearing. Read a summary of our position statement.
After considerable research, the FOR Board voted unanimously to encourage the Virginia Legislature to Keep the Ban on uranium mining in Virginia. With several identified deposits in the Rappahannock/Rapidan drainage basins, the board cited major unaddressed concerns about public health, safety, and adequate government oversight of uranium mining in a wet Eastern climate. For more information and how to get involved, visit Keep The Ban.
Our River Steward boat and new Higlander are making the Christmas parade rounds. We did the Fredericksburg parade, then won "First in Class" in the Warsaw parade. Our last one was at the mouth of the River in Kilmarnock. Thanks for all the Cheers!
Through Toyota's 100 Cars For Good Program, FOR received enough votes on Facebook to win a new Hybrid Toyota Highlander! Toyota officials handed over the keys at a ceremony at Rosner Toyota. Thank You TOYOTA USA ! Check out the Press Release. Free Lance Star Article.
FOR staff load up our tractor/backhoe onto the dumper trailer after a day of work on the first of many yard retrofits under this model program funded by a grant from Virginia DCR. Interested in volunteering? Contact john.tippett@riverfriends.org
A huge River-Thanks to Rappahannock Rotary along with Keith Campbell Foundation and the Norcross Foundation who donated the funds for our new 21' River Steward boat.
On October 26 and 27, 2011 FOR welcomed the Chesapeake Bay Stormwater Training Partnership for a Master Stormwater Practitioner Workshop. Over 100 people attended the training, which sold out a week in advance.
FOR is pleased to welcome Richard Moncure, Jr. as our new Tidal Rappahannock River Steward! Press Release
Free Lance Star Article. Northern Neck News Article
EPA has released new pollution reduction requirements for the Bay and its tributaries, but Virginia's plan to meet those requirements lacks specifics and the funding to deliver. News Articles: Free Lance-Star, The Virginian-Pilot
A recent study performed by FOR shows that during and soon after storm events, unsafe levels of bacteria can be found at various spots along Hazel Run, including Alum Springs Park.
New research conducted by CSN and USGS reveals that nearly 10% of the land area in the watershed is devoted to turf grass, of which about 75% are home lawns. Turf is the fastest growing land cover in the Bay watershed, and currently exceeds the land use for row crops, hay and alfalfa and pasture, respectively.
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 !
Now registering competitors! more info
Join FOR friends and staff at our annual meeting and potluck to celebrate a year of achievement for the Rappahannock and discuss future plans. Please RSVP and bring a dish to share!
Learn River Safety tips from FOR member and avid riverwoman Carol Brooks and then tube down one of the Rappahannock's most popular sections! A great trip for the entire family!
Minimum age is 8-years old. Back-up date: July 23
Tour this Spotsylvania water treatment facility and learn the process of cleaning our water from flush to river and how Spotsylvania recycles 100% of the biosoldds that cycle thorugh the plant. Pre-registration is required.
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Rappahannock River Water Trail
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