Our River, Our Community, Our Choice
Founded in 1988, our mission is to keep the North Fork of the Shenandoah River clean, healthy, and beautiful through advocacy, community action, education and science. Friends serves as the “community support organization” for Seven Bends State Park and assists other public lands sites with programs and projects throughout our watershed.
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News
USGS to Report on Recent Local Research: Sept. 12 or 14
We are excited to hear the latest updates on fascinating research being done in the North Fork and elsewhere in…
Annual Fish Fry and Auction 2018
Annual Fish Fry and Auction NOTE: There aren't real tickets. We'll have your name on the list at the door. …
Strasburg Fun Day June 2018 Photos
Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed a day on the river at Strasburg Town Park, his year and…
River News From Across The State
See updates from a variety of our partners working around the Valley and beyond.
- Register Now for Pure Water Forum Annual Meeting and Shenandoah Summit III Nov. 16
- Meet 7 businesses who are giving back to the Potomac River!
- An increase in bald eagles signals the Potomac’s health is improving, but animal biodiversity is slower to rebuild
- Where did all the eels go? Why the Potomac River needs this slippery friend.
- Andrij Horodysky – Umpqua’s mad professor cometh Nov 13th!
- 2018 Legislative Roundup: Victories, compromises, and a tough loss
- “Trick or treat” with 6 creepy critters from the Potomac River
- “Trick or treat” with 6 creepy critters from the Potomac River