Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act! The Clean Water Act (CWA) was established in 1972 after media coverage of events like 1969’s Cuyahoga River Fire in Cleveland opened many citizens' eyes to the reality of…
It takes a vibrant and dedicated community to do this much good! On Saturday, September 24th, our extraordinary community showed just how committed we are to protecting the river that runs through the Shenandoah Valley and through our lives. Together…
On 07/29/22 Virginia Department of Health(VDH) issued a Algal Mat Alert near Deer Rapids bridge, North Fork Shenandoah River and 2.5 miles above and below site. On 8/5/22, VDH expanded this area to include an 11.5 mile stretch up to…
On Friday July 15 at Swover Creek Farms and Brewery Friends celebrated the North Fork again this year with our Voices of the Shenandoah - In Story and Song event. This year featured 6 storytellers and musicians and Katie and…
Calling all storytellers and musicians for stories and songs of the river. Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River is hosting “Voices of the Shenandoah – In Story and Song”, for a second year in a row! Our event series has been cut back to…
Registration for Friends of the North Fork camps will be done in conjunction with Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation and will open on May 1, 2022. Shenandoah River Players Summer Camp When: June 13-15, 2022; Time: 9am to 3pm (field…
This past Sunday, April 11, 2021, Paul Bugas and Matt Wolanski gave an engaging overview of how riparian buffers play a role in the health of a waterway and enhance water quality. This enhanced water quality enhances the habitat for…
In late October, clear-cutting began along 1300-feet of the banks of Happy Creek in Front Royal, the first tributary stream to the mainstem of the Shenandoah as it flows past Riverton, VA. This caught the immediate attention of several valley-based conservation organizations and a broad…
Last year, Friends of the North Fork, Shenandoah County, and Seven Bends State Park picked up on discussions over the benefits of applying for Scenic River status for an 8.8-mile stretch of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, from…
Our Auction this year was unconventional but still a big success! Many heartfelt thanks to those who donated auction items and services, to our many bidders and winners, and to our exceptional Fish Fry committee members, our corporate and individual…