Friends’ opposition to proposed Eastwind Resort Development
Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains is taking a number of steps to stop the proposed development of a “boutique hotel” and spa in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Paris, Va.
Entries by LMalone
Tree canopy shrinking in Loudoun and throughout the Chesapeake Watershed
According to an October 1 article in the Bay Journal by Timothy Wheeler, data from aerial surveys sponsored by U.S. Geological Survey, and the U.S. Forest Service, indicates that the Chesapeake Bay watershed continues to lose significant tree canopy. Between 2013 and 2021, the watershed, […]
Letter To Supevisor Tekrony
Spring Auction Is In Progress
Our spring online auction is live! Dinner at the fabulous Savour Restaurant in Winchester — an aerial tour of the Blue Ridge Mountains — a bird watching tour of Cool Spring Battlefield guided by “Bird Nerds” from the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center — original Art […]
Supervisors Temporarily Suspend Zoning Enforcement Lawsuit in the MOD
Al Van Huyck Honored by the Loudoun Environmental Commission
On Tuesday April 14 the Loudoun County Environmental Commission announced its annual Environmental Excellence Awards given to organizations and individuals for their leadership on environmental and conservation issues within Loudoun. The 2025 winners include Al Van Huyck, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award after 50 years […]
Governor Signs Invasive Plants Bill
On March 24, Governor Youngkin signed House Bill 1941/Senate Bill 1166 into law. It will become effective on January 1, 2027. As a result, 39 of the most significant invasive plants will now be labeled at their point of sale in plant nurseries in Virginia. […]
List of Invasive Species
Beginning in 2027, when you visit a nearby nursery or garden store, you won’t have to guess about whether the plants you see are invasive species. They will be labeled, putting decisions about your garden and lawn in your hands. 39 Invasive Plants That Must […]