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Mission: To preserve and improve the quality of surface and
groundwater in the North River drainage basin.
Resources/Publications: Monthly postcard
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Water quality monitoring in
conjunction with Save Our Streams, surface water management,
streambank planting, river clean-ups, educational programs, and
Water Watch (a weekly publication in the Harrisonburg Daily
News-Record).
Mission: To promote preservation, protection, and enjoyment of
the natural, cultural, recreational, and historical values of
the Rappahannock River Basin.
Resources/Publications: Monthly newsletter, river canal and
historic atlas, and river safety video
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Sponsor annual spring and fall
river clean-ups and perform two water quality monitoring
programs - biotic and abiotic factors. Programs offered
include educational forums, river safety programs, and river
tours emphasizing the ecological and historical aspects of the
Rappahannock.
Mission: River protection, river conservation, river
improvement, MIF issues, nonpoint source pollution issues, and
flood control issues.
Resources/Publications: FORVA brochure, FORVA Rivers Library,
speakers network
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Legislative lobbying,
education, coordination of river groups, speakers.
Mission: To demonstrate interest in river protection, river
conservation, river improvement, MIF issues, non-point source
pollution issues, and flood control issues.
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Legislative lobbying,
education, coordination of river groups, speakers.
Mission: To preserve and protect the Shenandoah River and to
educate the general public of the importance of the Shenandoah
and other rivers.
Resources/Publications: Annual report, quarterly newsletter,
quarterly T.A.G. information letter on Avtex Superfund site
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Sponsors annual Shenandoah
Riverfest, conduct educational programs and perform water
quality monitoring of the main channel and the North and South
Forks of the Shenandoah.
Mission: To protect, restore, and enhance the natural,
cultural, economic, and recreational resources of Sugarland Run
stream valley in Fairfax and Loudoun counties.
Resources/Publications: Meeting minutes Volunteer/Monitoring
Activities: Stream water quality monitoring (biological),
construction monitoring, stream clean-ups, stream walks and
surveys, tree planting, and educational events.
Mission: To reduce and minimize all forms of pollution in
Urbanna Creek and adjacent tributaries.
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Water quality monitoring at
five sites and clean-ups of Urbanna Creek.
Mission: To support groups who actively protect and monitor
local streams.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Hosts forums on various
topics, ranging from quail habitat to transportation issues to
saving our streams.
Mission: Involved in local and state conservation and political
issue; takes direction from the Virginia Chapter and the
National Sierra Club on state and national issues.
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Lead outings and offer
backpacking classes. Also, involved in Adopt-A-Stream and
Adopt-A-Highway programs.
Mission: Dedicated to preserving the natural, scenic, and
historical qualities within the watersheds of the James and York
Rivers for the benefit of the public.
Resources/Publications: Newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Development of a regional
greenways system from the James to the York Rivers and the
development of conservation easements.
Mission: Conservation of natural and historic resources of the
tidal James River watershed consistent with orderly development.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter, annual report,
brochures, Lower James River Watershed Management Plan, Lower
James River Corridor Study, and videos.
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Public outreach, scholarship
program, speak to groups, seminars, field trips, and some
members monitor water quality.
Mission: To recreate an era where batteaux were used as a
primary mode of transportation, stimulate interest in the
natural beauty of the James River, and create awareness of the
small towns and communities along the river.
Resources/Publications: Newsletter for members, program books
for festivals
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: River batteau festival
Mission: To assist residents, government, and other interested
parties in the development of an informed and factual awareness
of the unique and valuable, yet vulnerable environment, and
natural resources of King George County.
Resources/Publications: Occasional newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Water testing, aiding in eagle
counts.
Mission: Dedicated to the history, ecology, scenic landscape,
recreation, and economy of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Annual river clean-up, annual
river sojourns (by canoe), citizen monitoring program (for the
Chesapeake Bay- 10 sites), six educational programs for the
public annually, and an annual meeting.
Mission: To promote the value of outdoor recreation in the
watershed of the Maury River.
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Streamside clean-ups,
conservation planning, fishing derbies for children, fly fishing
lessons, and biotic water quality monitoring with Save Our
Streams.
Mission: Promotion of canoe sport and all of its aspects.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Demonstrations of canoe
skills at festivals and canoe trips for disabled people.
Mission: To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the
Earth and to promote the responsible use of the Earth's
ecosystems.
Mission: Dedicated to protecting and improving the
environmental and cultural qualities of the New River including
its scenery, recreational opportunities, water quality, and its
cultural, historic, and economic value.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter; brochure
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Annual New River Big Sweep
clean-up, outings, developing a Greenway Plan for Giles County,
STEP program, developing a water quality monitoring program,
and public outreach.
Mission: To preserve, protect, and restore local coldwater
fisheries.
Resources/Publications: Monthly newsletter, angling guide
Mission: To study watershed, identify problems and
opportunities, educate landowners and local government, gather
info about stream and watershed, and protect against
development.
Resources/Publications: Brochure; quarterly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Education, stream monitoring
(biological and chemical), assist in fish survey, identify
creative techniques for stormwater management, clean-ups.
Mission: To preserve the traditional character and visual order
of the countryside, towns, and villages of the northern
Piedmont region of Virginia and at the same time, to provide
for orderly economic progress sensitive to conservation of its
land, water, air, and other natural resources.
Resources/Publications: Annual report, monthly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Holds periodic issues forums
and participates in volunteer activities.
Mission: To use science and education to help concerned
citizens protect and restore Appalachian Rivers.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter, "Cacapon";
Portrait of A River: Ecological Baseline of the Cacapon River,
1993 ($5.00)
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Rigorous ecological monitoring
throughout Cacapon watershed.
Mission: To conserve and enhance scenic, environmental,
historical, and recreational attributes of the Potomac River
watershed for the benefit of present and future generations.
Resources/Publications: Fact sheet about the group
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Various - contact for
information.
Mission: To promote business opportunities and business
development throughout King George County and to sponsor and
promote educational and training activities that relate to the
improvement of economic, environmental, and business
development.
Mission: To promote conservation of wildlife and other natural
resources through education and legislative action.
Resources/Publications: Monthly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Annual bird counts, monitor
nesting eagles on the James River, and breeding of birds in
conjunction with US Fish & Wildlife Service.
Mission: To raise public consciousness of the fragility of the
Piankatank River and consequentially the Chesapeake Bay.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter, fact sheet
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Annual Clean River Day, public
education, and water quality monitoring.
Mission: Work wih regional governments and conservation groups
in order to protect the water quality and quantity (instream
flow) of the Shenandoah River.
Mission: To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the
Earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the
Earth's resources; to protect and restore the natural and human
environment and to use all lawful means to carry out these
objectives.
Mission: Dedicated to the preservation and protection of the
total environment of the southeastern region of Virginia.
Resources/Publications: Monthly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Water monitoring and public
education.
Mission: To help preserve and protect the rivers, other
waterways, and wetlands in the Southeast. Also, to protect
human health from adverse impacts of water pollution.
Mission: To oversee, protect, and preserve the quality of the
upper James River and to monitor environmental concerns
concerning the upper James.
Mission: To protect and preserve wetlands and other natural
habitats, promote biodiversity, and support environmental
legislation in Virginia.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Children's casting events,
youth fishing activities, tournaments, and conservation.
Mission: Dedicated to historic canal and river navigation
research, restoration, and parks.
Resources/Publications: River atlases, quarterly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Participate in river
festivals and canal archeological projects.
Mission: To work for the preservation and restoration of
coldwater fisheries, habitat, and salmonid species.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Many, the Council coordinates
these activities.
Mission: To bring together Virginia conservation and
environmental organizations to monitor and disseminate
information on state legislative and regulatory activities,
achieve consensus among member organizations on select issues,
and facilitate and coordinate collaborative activities of member
organizations.
Resources/Publications: Annual Environmental Voting Summaries
of the Virginia General Assembly
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Virginia Environmental
Assembly (held during Governor's race), various issues
conferences, and lobbying workshops
Mission: To clean the lakes and waters of Virginia and to
maintain good water distribution.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Water monitoring of lakes and
weed control.
Mission: Dedicated to protecting the environment for the
benefit of all living things.
Resources/Publications: Newsletter; policy brochure
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Youth summer camps.
Mission: To provide outings, environmental education, and
grassroots direct action.
Resources/Publications: Quarterly newsletter
Volunteer/Monitoring Activities: Beach clean-ups, public
outreach, and outings (i.e. canoe trips, hikes, etc.).
HTML © Virginia's Fisheries Updated:March 21, 1996.
Email: stephen@sklarew.com Phone: (804) 828-1562