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DEQ Virginia Agricultural BMP Loan Program Templates Updated

March 19, 2025

Please be advised that the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has updated program templates for the Agricultural BMP Loan Program. These updated templates are now available on the DEQ website. These updated templates are crucial for ensuring consistency across all applications. We encourage you to disseminate this information to your local agricultural producers. Please also discontinue use of any existing templates.

Program Guidelines

Updated templates include the following:

Fredericksburg Launches Public Tree Inventory & Management Program

March 17, 2025

The City of Fredericksburg is excited to announce the launch of its Public Tree Inventory & Management Program, a new online platform designed to provide residents with comprehensive information about the City’s urban forest. This initiative is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and tree preservation.

Powered by ESRI GIS software, the Public Tree Inventory (named Tree Viewer) offers an interactive database that allows residents to:
• View City-maintained trees on an interactive map.
• Identify available planting locations for future tree growth.
• Access detailed tree data, including species, size, and maintenance history.
• Report concerns about trees for City review and response.
• Learn about urban forestry efforts through educational resources.
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This program expands Fredericksburg’s Tree Inventory, which includes over 190 species and 13,000 trees. Originally for internal use, the database will now provide public access, encouraging community involvement in tree care. Residents can submit service requests through the City’s Urban Forestry website, improving efficiency and response times for tree-related issues.
The Public Tree Inventory & Management Program is now available online at https://tree-management-fredericksburg.hub.arcgis.com.

NFWF Grant Funding Announcement

June 28, 2024

Friends of the Rappahannock, on behalf of the Rappahannock River Roundtable is delighted to announce that it has received a $1.57 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). This funding originates from the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund and specifically from their Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction (INSR) grant. The grant aims to support the Rappahannock River Roundtable efforts in river restoration and protection, including implementing pollution reduction practices, involving communities in conservation, and improving the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem’s health and sustainability.

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Regional Grant Funding Announcement

December 11, 2023

The Rappahannock River Roundtable is thrilled to announce a planning and technical assistance grant award of $60,996 from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) grant program.  The objective of this project is to encourage innovation and increase the potential for land conservation and public access within the Rappahannock River watershed. This will be accomplished by establishing a workgroup focused on conservation and public access facilitated by the Rappahannock River Roundtable. With the opportunity to bring together all organizations and partners engaged in land conservation and preserving wildlife habitats throughout the Rappahannock River Basin.

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For questions, please contact shernita@rappahannockroundtable.org.