FOR is joining a loose coalition of Fredericksburg area businesses and conservation groups to provide a forum for people to network with other individuals interested in the environment.  Every last Thursday of the month, 6pm , Green Drinks will meet at the Otter House, 1005 Princess Anne Street.

We are launching the first event on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, April 22nd.  Green Drinks is an international movement with similar events in 63 other countries and all 50 states.  With a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and businesses, people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas and closed deals.  There will be a speaker for 15 minutes, but most of the time is devoted to making connections.

Launch Date: April 22

Time: 6pm

Where: Otter House, 1005 Princess Anne Street

Speaker: Dan Smolen, author of "Tailoring the Green Suit: Empowering Yourself for an Executive Career in the New Green Economy"

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

Ticket Sales are NOW CLOSED.  No sales at the gate.

Friends of the Rappahannock Director John Tippett and Steve Hubble of Stafford County's Code Administration Department received  "Stoneroller" Awards from the Center for Watershed Protection at their recent conference in Staunton, Virginia.  The award reognizes the successful collaboration of FOR and the County of Stafford in implementing local government code changes to institute Low Impact Development practices. 

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

 Join us this summer for some great times on the river!  More info

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 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. 

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.

 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. 

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 !

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).