Rappahannock River Roundtable

Join Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District for a Rain Garden Workshop! ?? With a chance to dive into VCAP (Virginia Conservation Assistance Program), Rain Gardens & Native Plants, and Maintenance tips! Where: Culpeper Extension Office at the Carver Center When: December 5th from 10am - 12pm Stick around after the workshop for an exciting tour of the new Bioretention and Permeable Pavement at the George Washington Carver Center.

SAVE THE DATE!! Meadows: An Online Workshop for Landscape Professionals?? January 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM January 15, 2025: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM CEUs are available? Learning Objectives: ??Understand various meadow types and their life cycles ??Discover the ecological benefits of meadows ??Learn about how ecology can inform meadow site selection ??Acquire skills to design, implement, and manage native meadows ??AND MORE!! Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and contribute to sustainable landscaping practices. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e7P-_JWS

??Job opportunity! Tri County City Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a Conservation Specialist with experience in conservation, agriculture, and/or technical fields to apply for this exciting opportunity. Details: Salary: $50,000–$85,000 (commensurate with experience) Benefits: Health & dental insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, VRS retirement plan, paid leave, and state holidays How to Apply: Email your resume and a completed Commonwealth Application for Employment to [email protected] Find the application form here: https://lnkd.in/epeyGJ_2? Flyer source: Tri County City Soil and Water Conservation District

Job Opportunity!! ?? Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking a full-time Conservation Training Specialist. This position is responsible for developing, organizing, and facilitating effective training opportunities for Soil and Water Conservation Districts to ensure District staff have technical knowledge of best management practices used by agricultural operations. Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/eTAvFavc #hiring #hiring2024

Reminder, the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative program is still open! ?? This financial incentive program offers support for farmers who support bird-friendly land practices. With efforts to restore grassland birds habitats across the Virginia Piedmont, Blue Ridge, and Shenandoah Valley. If you’re a landowner in one of the following 16 counties, apply by November 15! Albemarle, Augusta, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Frederick, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, Page, Prince William, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren. Learn more & apply at: https://lnkd.in/eMj2jESR VGBI is a collaborative effort of The Piedmont Environmental Council, Smithsonian's Virginia Working Landscapes, Quail Forever, and American Farmland Trust.

Exciting News! Training Opportunity Now Open!?? Register NOW for the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Certification (CBLP) Level 1 Training & Certification, before November 30th to receive $50 off with the coupon code: FAB50? In-person or a hybrid online/field options are available! The CBLP Level 1 credential focuses on the design, installation, and management of sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure, taught by regional experts through classroom learning and field-based practicums. We offer both hybrid and in-person learning options. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAv-ctej #SustainableLandscapes #ChesapeakeBay #RegistrationOpen #cblp

Curious about efforts to support fish migration on the Rapidan River? American Climate Partners is hosting their first informational session to discuss the engineering and design phase of the project, which includes evaluating fish passage solutions like potential dam removal. When: November 21st, 6 – 8 PM Where: Town of Orange Public Works Come learn more and bring your questions! All are welcome—let’s work together to support river health and sustainable ecosystems.

The Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative program is now open and offers financial incentives for farmers who support bird-friendly land practices in spring 2025.?? VGBI is a collaborative effort of The Piedmont Environmental Council, Smithsonian's Virginia Working Landscapes, Quail Forever, and American Farmland Trust supporting landowners in restoring grassland birds habitats across the Virginia Piedmont, Blue Ridge, and Shenandoah Valley.?? If you’re a landowner in one of our 16 counties, apply by November 15! Details at https://lnkd.in/e3c2Vt4z

Upcoming Land & Water Conservation Workshop! Join us at the Eugene Giuseppe Center?on October 31st from 11am - 2pm, to learn about forest carbon, conservation easements, and other climate-smart conservation programs and opportunities available to landowners. Free & lunch is provided! Special thanks to our partners for their invaluable contribution in making this event possible! Friends Of The Rappahannock Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District First Earth | 2030 American Farmland Trust Piedmont Environmental Council

Our 4th annual Rappahannock River Symposium at Woolen Mill in Fredericksburg, brought together over 150 attendees to discuss collaborative efforts to protect the watershed. ???? Key highlights included updates on conservation projects, funding for tree-planting in underserved areas, and new riparian buffer plans. Virginia DEQ Director Mike Rolband announced over $100,000 in funding for local best management practices. With the support of multiple grants, including $300,000 from the Arbor Day Foundation, projects will focus on climate resilience and ecosystem restoration, particularly on Rappahannock Tribe lands. Check out full Fredericksburg Free Press here: https://lnkd.in/esp6Tdqv