Happenings Around the Blue Ridge
1May 2, 2024
Loudoun BOS Adopts Resolution Regarding Power Line Route At the April 16th business meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution encouraging the use of existing transmission line corridors for the new 500 kV electric power transmission line across western Loudoun. The […]
2Apr 18, 2024
Do you have GIS Skills? The Blue Ridge is under threat of a greatly expanded power transmission line running across the Mountain to feed the electric power demands of Loudoun County’s rapidly expanding data center boom. Friends is seeking a volunteer with IT experience in […]
3Apr 4, 2024
Supervisor Laura TeKrony introducing two conservation Initiatives In an interview with Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains Supervisor TeKrony (Little River District) outlined two initiatives she will be pursuing over the next several months. Department of Energy and Environment – At the April 16thBusiness Meeting of the Board of […]
4Mar 21, 2024
Friends Signs Declaration by the Loudoun Transmission Line Alliance Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains joins numerous environmental/conservation organizations including the Waterford Foundation Inc., Catoctin Creek Scenic River Advisory Committee, Between the Hills Conservancy, Loudoun County Heritage Commission, and Old Dominion Land Conservancy to sign a Declaration prepared by […]
5Mar 7, 2024
Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains participates in the Give Choose Campaign Give Choose is a 24-hour day of giving organized by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties to benefit local nonprofit organizations including Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Foundation’s goal in sponsoring a single 24-hour […]
6Feb 23, 2024
February 29—Friends Seminar & Barbeque – Conservation Easements Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains is hosting a free seminar and barbeque at Shadow Creek. The topic will be the value of preserving land through conservation easements, including the financial and tax benefits. Speakers will include attorneys, landowners, […]
7Feb 1, 2024
Volunteers Needed: Help Reduce Wildlife/Auto Accidents Loudoun County is the number one county in Virginia in terms of vehicle /wildlife accidents with 308 police reported incidents in 2022. Fauquier and Prince William ranked second and tenth, respectively, in the State. Most police reported incidents are […]
8Jan 18, 2024
January 22 — Community Meeting on Data Centers and Energy Infrastructure The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is sponsoring a community meeting on data centers and the energy infrastructure on Monday Jan. 22 – 6:00 pm to 8:30pm. The meeting will be held Woodgrove High School — […]