VIRGINIA RIVER AND WATERSHED GROUPS
The information here is listed alphabetically for quick
reference. In some cases, the missions, publications, and
volunteer opportunities are listed. These organizations
need
your support! Make sure to join your local Trout Unlimited chapter and check out the
Virginia Council for
Trout, Unlimited. In the future, these groups will be linked
to an image map of Virginia.
(Modified from madkins@freenet.vcu.edu Fri Feb 3 16:22:32 1995)
American Canal Society
Contact: William E. Trout, III
President
(804) 288-1334
35 Towana Road
Richmond, VA 23226
Established: 1972
Mission: Dedicated to historic canal research, restoration, and
parks.
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Help sponsor the annual
International Conference on Historic Canals.
American Canoe Association
Contact: David Jenkins, Director of Conservation
(703) 451-0141
Established: 1880
Mission: To promote canoeing, kayaking, and other paddle sports
through safety education, instruction, competitive events, and
advocacy for the preservation of America's rivers.
Resources/Publications: Paddler magazine, American Canoeist
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Supports the activities of
local paddling and waterway conservation groups.
American Whitewater Affiliation
Contact: Rich Bowers
(301) 236-0436
Established: 1961
Appomattox Batteau Commitee
Contact: H. Thomas Saxton, III
(804) 352-2111
Appomattox, VA 24522
Established: 1986
Mission: To portray the early history of Virginia rivers and
their navigation and to promote environmental awareness of
Virginia rivers.
Resources/Publications: "Tiller" by the Virginia Canals and
Navigation Society
Appomattox Scenic River Advisory Board
Contact: Thomas A. Miller, Chairman
(804) 748-9688
3809 Terjo Lane
Chester, VA 23831
Established: 1977
Mission: To advise state and local officials on any matters
which might affect the Appomattox River's natural, scenic or
recreational values and to provide input to county and state
organization.
Associated Lancaster Citizens
Contact: Philip Booth
(804) 435-1636
P.O. Box 56
Lancaster, VA 22503
Established: 1986
Mission: To provide support to various organizations whether
they are political or volunteer.
Atlantic Coast Conservation Association of Virginia
Contact: Herb Gordon
P.O. Box 68423
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Biohabitats of Virginia, Inc.
Contact: Lee Mallonee
Managing Principal
(804) 750-1082
P.O. Box 29540
Richmond, VA 23242
Established: 1989
Mission: Foster ecological stewardship and sustainability by
providing ecological habitat protection and restoration
services.
Resources/Publications: Professional team of environmental
scientists, restoration ecologists, landscape architects, and
civil engineers
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Volunteer services to local
communities on Earth Day, spring equinox, and fall equinox.
Blue Ridge River Runners
Contact: Roy St. John
(804) 324-8061
Route 3, Box 391-K
Hurt, VA 24563
Blue Ridge Voyagers
Contact: Harry Patch, Jr.
1610 Woodmoor Lane
McLean, VA 22101
Established: 1986
Canoe Cruisers Association of Greater Washington, D.C
Contact: Mac Thornton
Conservation Chair
(202) 546-3967
228 1/2 12th Street, SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
Established: 1956
Mission: To promote conservation on
whitewater streams in the Mid-Atlantic area,
access to those rivers, and whitewater sports
in general.
Resources/Publications: Monthly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: To
promote Wild and Scenic River Designation
and river clean-ups.
Center for Marine Conservation
Contact: Mrs. Laurel Halperin
Pollution Prevention Program Specialist
(804) 851-6734
Chesapeake Bay Field Office
306-A Buckroe Ave.
Hampton, VA 23664
Established: 1972
Mission: Dedicated to protecting marine
e wildlife and conserving
coastal and ocean resources.
Resources/Publications: Three newsletters, various books,
posters, slide shows, and fact sheets.
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Involved in international
coastal cleanup and a statistical sampling program of marine
debris.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Contact: Roy Hoagland, Virginia Assistant, Director and Staff
Attorney
Jeff Painter, Office Grassroots Coordinator
(804) 780-1392
1001 E. Main Street, Suite 815
Richmond, VA 23219
Mission: Working to "Save the Bay" by protecting and restoring
the water quality and living resources of the Chesapeake.
Resources/Publications: Two newsletters, action alerts, books,
information sheets, and pamphlets
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Programs in environmental
education, environmental defense, and land management.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, York Chapter
Contact: Sid Dixon
(804) 642-5158
P.O. Box 643
Yorktown, VA 23690
Established: 20+ years ago
Mission: To promote land protection, land acquisition, and
education.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Occassionally clean beaches
at Goodwin and Catlett Islands, perform water quality
monitoring, and educational programs.
Chesapeake Bay Group, Virginia Chapter, Sierra Club
Contact: Mr. Mark Yatrofsky, Conservation
Chair
(804) 627-0452
Fred Adams, Chair
P.O. Box 3414
Norfolk, VA 23514-3414
Established: 1982
Mission: To preserve, protect, and enjoy the wild places of the
earth.
Resources/Publications: Bimonthly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Sponsor outings, participation
in public policy.
Citizens Alliance to Save Huntley Meadows (CASH)
Contact: Norma Hoffman, President
(703) 765-7498
6915 Lodestone Court
Alexandria, VA 22306
Established: 1975
Mission: Protection of the wetlands and the integrity of
Huntley Meadows Park, a wetlands sanctuary in Fairfax County,
VA.
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Hikes through the park and
water quality monitoring in the park and Dogue Creek.
Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore
Contact: Suzanne Wescoat, President
Lacey Dick, Office Administrator
(804) 678-7157
P.O. Box 882
Eastville, VA 23347
Mission: To promote balanced growth in Northampton and Accomack
counties, while enhancing the quality of life and conserving
natural resources.
Resources/Publications: Monthly newsletter and periodic
ShoreFacts sheets
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Annual pig roast, bicycle
ride, sponsors participation in birding festival, and
monitoring of surface and groundwater.
Citizens for the Preservation of the River
Contact: Shelton Miles
(804) 349-6655
P.O. Box 175
Long Island, Va 24569
Established: 1987
Mission: To demonstrate concern with local river advocacy
issues.
Clean Water Action
Contact: Marie Kulick
(202) 457-1286
1320 18th St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Established: 1971
Mission: Assist legislative and election campaigns at local,
state, and national level.
Resources/Publications: Newsletter, 3-4 times a year; research
documents and reports; bimonthly sustainer letter
Coalition for Quality Growth, Inc.
Contact: Mr. Fred W. Schaumburg, Jr., President
(804) 898-3479
112 Quartermarsh Drive
Grafton, VA 23692
Established: March 1985
Mission: To promote responsible growth management and high
development standards in the City of Williamsburg, James City
County and York County, in order to maintain and improve the
quality of life in this community.
Resources/Publications: Newsletter, 3 or 4 times a year
Coastal Canoeists
Contact: Mr. Charles Ware, Conservation Chairman
(804) 231-0118
P.O. Box 566
Richmond, VA 23204
Established: 1965
Mission: Preservation and enjoyment of our wilderness waterways
and to promote the general health and welfare of the community
through the sport of paddling.
Resources/Publications: Bimonthly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Coordinate river clean-ups.
***Cowpasture River Preservation Association
Contact: Bill Hardbarger
President
(703) 862-9231
HCR-04, Box 71-A
Millboro, VA 24460
Established: 1971
Mission: To promote and foster for the benefit of present and
future generations the natural condition and beauty of the
Cowpasture River and to maintain and improve the water quality
of the Cowpasture and its tributaries.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter; brochure
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Water analysis, streambank
stabilization
***
Ducks Unlimited
Contact: Charlie Hunter
Hunter Mountain Farm
West Augusta County, VA 24485
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Elizabeth River Project
Contact: Marjorie Mayfield
Coordinator
(804) 625-3648
100 West Plume St., Suite 220
Norfolk, VA 23510
Established: 1992
Mission: To form a partnership among diverse community
interests to raise appreciation of the economic, ecological,
and recreational importance of the river; and to restore the
Elizabeth River system to the highest practical level of
environmental quality.
Resources/Publications: 1993 Report on Community Interviews and
summary of studies and river plans to date ($5 per copy)
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Sponsor fall conference,
"greenway" pilot project, and comparative risk analysis
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Environmental Defense Fund
Contact: Peter DeFur
Senior Scientist
(202) 387-3500
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Established: 1967
Mission: 145 professionals pursueing wide ranging efforts
around the globe.
Resources/Publications: Bimonthly newsletter, annual report.
Other publications available from New York office.
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Volunteers used for specific
projects.
***
Fairfax Audubon Society
Contact: Linda Kolodziej
Vice President for Conservation
(703) 938-4694
10406 Adel Road
Oakton, VA 22124
Established: 1978
Mission: To protect and preserve wetlands and other natural
habitats, promote biodiversity, and support environmental
legislation in Virginia.
Resources/Publications: Newsletter (8 times a year)
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Water quality monitoring
(chemical and biological)
***
Float Fishermen of Virginia, Inc.
Contact: Pete Van Deman
President
(703) 364-2416
P.O. Box 335
Marshall, VA 22115
Established: 1974
Mission: Works to preserve and protect the rivers, streams and
waterways of Virginia while floating these important natural
resources.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter; brochure
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: River clean-ups.
***
Friends of the Clinch and Powell Rivers
Contact: Colin Loring
(615) 733-4664
P.O. Box 636
Sneedville, TN 37869
Established: 1988
Mission: To preserve the natural environment; educate the
community about the value of Clinch and Powell Rivers; sponsor
recycling projects, stream monitoring, and cleanups of polluted
areas; networking with other ecology-minded groups on a local
and national level.
Resources/Publications: Newsletter, limited number
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Streamside dump cleanups,
insect counts, stream monitoring in conjunction with Izaak
Walton League, and recycling programs.
***
Friends of Daniels Run Park
Contact: Chris Jones
Chairman
(703) 352-3760
3517 Queen Anne Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Mission: Committed to preserving the natural beauty and
environmental integrity of Daniels Run Park, the largest
natural area in Fairfax County.
Resources/Publications: Newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Spring park clean-up,
interpretive programs, and vegetation restoration, lobbying
city council.
***
Friends of Dragon Run, Inc.
Contact: Tom Cramer
Chairman
(804) 642-2283
P.O. Box 882
Gloucester, VA 23061
Established: 1986
Mission: To preserve, protect, and enjoy Dragon Run Swamp.
Resources/Publications: Newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Bridge/highway clean-up (3
locations), canoe trips, nature walks, conservation easements,
land trust, and land management.
***
Friends of Dyke Marsh
Contact: Ed Risley; (703) 768-8478
John Byrne; (703) 768-8224
7212 Beechwood Road
Alexandria, VA 22307
Established: 1975
Mission: To preserve the unique and fragile freshwater tidal
marsh and its wildlife.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Sponsor research in Dyke Marsh
and participate in the Potomac clean-up.
***
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park
Contact: Glenn Curtis
(202) 245-5234
c/o Huntley Meadows Park,
3701 Lockheed Blvd.
Alexandria, VA 22306
Established: 1975
Mission: To protect and preserve Huntley Meadows Park and
encourage preservation of freshwater wetlands.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Water quality monitoring of
Dogue Creek, public outreach, and participation in park
programs.
***
Friends of Mason Neck
Contact: Elizabeth Hartwell
Board Member
(703) 768-6248 (h)
P.O. Box 380
Lorton, VA 22079
Mission: To protect the publicly-owned lands of Mason Neck and
contiguous water areas.
Resources/Publications: Newsletter; speakers on Mason Neck
subjects.
***
Friends of the Maury River
Contact: Anita Filson; (703) 463-7138 (w)
Jay Gilliam; (703) 377-6667 (w)
Rt. 1, Box 309-G
Raphine, VA 24472
Established: 1992
Mission: Seeking Exceptional Waters Designations for seven mile
stretch of the Maury River at Goshen Pass.
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Friends of the North Fork Shenandoah River
Contact: Patricia Maier
(703) 459-8550
P.O. Box 746
Woodstock, VA 22664
Established: 1988
Mission: Dedicated to protecting and enhancing the purity,
beauty, and natural flow of the North Fork Shenandoah, its
tributaries, and the basin's groundwater.
Resources/Publications: Periodical newsletter, brochure
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Sponsor river clean-ups, yard
sale, golf tournament, education presentations for grades K-12,
and involved in water quality monitoring, a well- testing
program, public awareness, tributary strategies, and Earth Day.
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