The Natural Bridge of Virginia, a National Historic Landmark once owned by Thomas Jefferson, certainly deserves preservation for its renowned history. During the process of finding and supporting a suitable buyer and outcome, we found that the surrounding acres also showcase a vast array of natural resources. The property hosts unique forestlands. Recent Virginia Division […]
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What do you have when you mix family and friends, live music, an auction of original artwork* and overnight packages from historic inns and hotels, lots of good food and drink, exhibits and farm tours, and an opportunity to support a great conservation nonprofit? VCC’s Silver Anniversary and 25th Annual Membership Meeting! The Date: September […]
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In June 2014, Dominion Resources and its partners announced plans for a major new natural gas pipeline through Highland and Augusta Counties. If federal officials approve the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline, estimated to cost $4.5 billion to $5 billion, then Dominion and its partners will install a 42-inch pipe in a trench 10 to 12 […]
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Members from across the Commonwealth of the Virginia United Land Trusts (VaULT) met in Richmond on Tuesday, 27 January 2015, to discuss proposed legislation for the General Assembly, to plan for its annual Land Conservation Conference, to receive updates from the Land Trust Alliance Southeast, and to conduct its annual election of members to its […]
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Protecting America’s Legendary Shenandoah Valley January 17, 2017 IMPORTANT ALERT TODAY to VCC Members in Delegate Cline’s District In a previous VCC legislative alert, members were sent notice of House Bill 1470 that would undermine the effectiveness of the Virginia Land Preservation Tax Credit program. More information about HB 1470 is below. Delegate Ben Cline […]
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Protecting America’s Legendary Shenandoah Valley December 28, 2016 Thank You and Best Wishes from Valley Conservation Council Dear Friends: Scenic rolling fields, orchards, vineyards, farms of the Valley. Blue mountains and wild forests with spectacular fall color of the Highlands. Rolling rivers that bend and twist throughout the Shenandoah and Upper James watersheds. Whether we […]
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Protecting America’s Legendary Shenandoah Valley December 22, 2016 ALERT: Proposed Bill Threatens Farm Conservation in the Valley I want to let you know about an important bill coming up for consideration in the Virginia General Assembly in January. This bill, HB 1470, would significantly reduce the tax benefits for land conservation at a time when […]
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Protecting America’s Legendary Shenandoah Valley December 20, 2016 VCC’s Latest Newsletter … Three families have protected beautiful land along Middle River … Blacks Run has been transformed where VCC holds a riparian easement … Farming couple in Shenandoah folds conservation into their livelihood … Awards and boards announced Read these stories and more in Vision […]
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Protecting America’s Legendary Shenandoah Valley November 22, 2016 Happy Thanksgiving! Eat more TURKEY! (Hopefully grown in the Shenandoah Valley!) Hearing Will Address Easements in Path of Pipeline Pipeline developers have proposed “converting” the conservation easements in the path of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). The Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF), which holds the […]
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Protecting America’s Legendary Shenandoah Valley October 19, 2016 Augusta Voters, Courthouse Is on the Ballot Augusta County voters will decide November 8 whether to move their courthouse to Verona, at an estimated cost of $45 million. The referendum is binding and hotly contested. Here’s a start to look up the pros and cons from varied […]
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