MISSION

The mission of Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed (RappFLOW) is to preserve, protect, conserve and restore water resources and watersheds in Rappahannock County, Virginia. Our mission is supported through education programs, community engagement activities, and the application of scientific methods to assess water quality. 

NEWS

  • Bob Hurley presented to Old Rag Master Naturalists (ORMN) on e-coli in streams as they ramp up their stream monitoring efforts. The data from each of the ORMN stream monitoring sites is turned into Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District staff where it ultimately makes its way  to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
  • The Piedmont Environmental Council  announced the appointment of Laura O’Brien as its new Rappahannock County field representative, filling the role previously held by Claire Catlett, who served in the position from 2017 to 2021. Laura joined RappFLOW for its recent Board meeting in Washington VA.
  • April – Tree Planting – Native landscape makeover and “Secret Garden Classroom” at Rappahannock County Elementary School:  Hundreds of Native wildlife-friendly shrubs and perennials in a plan designed for beauty and function in our local ecosystem are being installed on Earth Week.  This project is in partnership with Friends of the Rappahannock.  It includes beautiful new plantings in the front of the school and a classroom area bordered by native plants in back of the school.  RappFLOW coordinated and funded this project with Rappahannock County Public Schools.
  • May – Water Shed Field Day with Rappahannock High School.
  • April/May – Adding 4 new water quality monitoring sites along rivers and streams in Rappahannock County
  • May 3 – Give Local Piedmont begins and thank you for considering a donation to RappFLOW. Visit our page.
  • Spring/Summer – Creating & Deploying signage along the Sperryville Trail
Tree Planting  2021| 

 

2021-2023  RappFLOW officers 

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