The Rappahannock River Basin Commission Technical Advisory Committee meets monthly to discuss a broad range of environmental and conservation topics pertaining to the Rappahannock River. This group provides feedback and recommendations to the Rappahannock River Basin Commission. Please contact Eldon James for more information and get involved with meetings ejames7@me.com.

Water quality outcomes are directly tied to land use decisions made by local jurisdictions. This webinar would explore local land use scenarios that lead to triple-bottom-line (economic, social, environmental) results and pose questions on current land use trends watershed-wide that may threaten progress. The Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration is pleased to announce this webinar series exploring the vital […]

Join conservation staff from John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District and Friends of the Rappahannock to learn about a suite of funding and other resources for local conservation projects in Fauquier County. This event is perfect if you are.. – Looking for native plants? – Want to plant some trees? – Do you have […]

**THIS EVENT IS BEING RESCHEDULED TO THE FALL** The Northern Neck Land Conservancy and Friends of the Rappahannock are pleased to invite you to join us on the banks of the Rappahannock River in King George County to hear from conservation professionals about a wide range of resources available to landowners and agricultural producers interested […]

The George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) is pleased to invite you to join the monthly Regional Environmental Managers Technical Committee meeting. This is an excellent opportunity for stakeholders from across Planning District 16 (Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline Counties and the City of Fredericksburg) to come together to discuss emerging environmental issues, hear updates on […]

The Rappahannock River Basin Commission will be meeting in person in Lancaster County, VA. Venue TBD. The Rappahannock River Basin Commission is comprised of the members of the Virginia Senate, Virginia House of Delegates, and one member from each local Board of Supervisors and City Councils that serve municipalities or districts of the Rappahannock River […]

On Friday, June 24 at 7pm,Virginia Working Landscapes (VWL) and the Smithsonian Institute will be showing the premiere screening of a new short documentary "Grass Roots," featuring scientists from VWL and the local farms we collaborate with to study and conserve biodiversity on working lands.Meet the film's featured farmers and learn about how this research […]

The George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) is pleased to invite you to join the monthly Regional Environmental Managers Technical Committee meeting. This is an excellent opportunity for stakeholders from across Planning District 16 (Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline Counties and the City of Fredericksburg) to come together to discuss emerging environmental issues, hear updates on […]

Our partners at the American Farmland Trust are hosting a webinar outlining at risk farmland in Virginia and West Virginia. America’s farm and ranch lands are rapidly disappearing, threatening our rural communities and agricultural economy, jeopardizing future food security, and increasing vulnerability to extreme weather events. Virginia and West Virginia face a choice: let poorly […]

This course is designed for maintenance crew and crew leaders who have not yet completed CBLP level 1 Training. Perfect for parks and recreation, public works, bmp maintenance, tree stewards, master gardeners, and more! Choose the option for the Fredericksburg training site. We focus on engagement, interaction, and hands-on learning. Topics include routine and nonroutine […]

The Friends of the Rappahannock are excited to be partnering with Owl Run Nursery to pot native species on Saturday, August 13th! This volunteer day is perfect for the master gardener or experienced planter. You'll get to meet the grower, tour the nursery, learn about native plants, and even help pot some for the nursery. […]