A partnership of Shenandoah Valley-based conservation groups will bring almost $1 million to the region to accelerate clean water practices and farmland protection. Today, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced that the Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative (Collaborative) has received a three-year award under its Chesapeake Bay Stewardship grant program. The Collaborative brings together […]

When John Sweet made the decision to donate his 400-acre Highland County farm to VCC, his hope was that the farm might be used to help educate future conservationists for generations to come. Less than a year after making the gift, Sweet’s vision had already become a reality when David Weisenbeck, a student at James […]

PROPERTY FOR SALE IN STAFFORD COUNTY NEAR KELLOGG MILL AT ABEL LAKE, Fredericksburg, VA 22406   Check out this beautiful property (click here) – 128.7 ACRES overlooking Stafford’s beautiful Abel Lake – 3000 ft of frontage on Long Branch Creek! Conservation easement with VA Dept of Forestry allows for a home, detached structures, farm buildings, […]

Hostess of the event, Mimi Abel Smith (center) enjoying the afternoon with stewards of Hickory Tree Farm, Susan Pope and Joseph Gargan Middleburg, VA (May 19, 2019) – More than 450 guests gathered on Sunday, May 19th in Middleburg to celebrate the Land Trust of Virginia’s (LTV) ongoing conservation efforts in the Commonwealth.  The 21st […]

As the first leaves begin to turn along the ridge lines that surround us, we are reminded that time brings change to VCC as well. Throughout our history, we have facilitated land protection, promoted smart growth, advocated for appropriate transportation solutions, and most recently, served as the “boots on the ground” to put more land […]

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Chuck and Martha McClaugherty and their favorite walnut tree on the property Chuck McCaugherty’s family has lived in Giles County since before the county was established in 1806. His family owned a large farm on Doe Creek, and he was the last member of the family to live there before the farm was sold in […]

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LOTTSBURG—As one of the largest oyster planters on the East Coast, Lake Cowart’s business is dependent on the quality of the water in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. There’s not much the Northumberland County native can do about rainfall which often determines if the baby oysters he puts overboard live or die. And, there’s not much […]

Use the link below to read our 2018 Annual Report: VCC_Annual Report 2018 The post 2018 Annual Report appeared first on Valley Conservation Council. This article has been featured on our site to highlight the news and updates from our members. The original source can be found on the Valley Conservation Council website. To view […]