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1Why Does Loudoun Lag Behind In Protecting Blue Ridge

Why Does Loudoun Lag Behind In Protecting Blue Ridge

May 5, 2026

Clarke and Fauquier Counties do not permit by right non-residential development on the shared mountainside of Blue Ridge and Paris mountains.

2Bill Waite Speaks Up for Blue Ridge Mountains

Bill Waite Speaks Up for Blue Ridge Mountains

May 5, 2026

I’m here today to speak plainly about what is at stake for public safety and fiscal responsibility in light of the last-minute motions introduced by Supervisor Kershner regarding rural wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

3Larry Malone Speaks To Loudoun BOS on Mountain Zoning

Larry Malone Speaks To Loudoun BOS on Mountain Zoning

May 5, 2026

I urge you to strengthen—not weaken—the zoning protections for our mountains.

4Friends Combined Comments to BOS May 4

Friends Combined Comments to BOS May 4

May 5, 2026

Friends leaders speak for the Blue Ridge to Loudoun BOS

5Seven Bends Primavera Conservation Party Was Primo!

Seven Bends Primavera Conservation Party Was Primo!

Apr 22, 2026

Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains participated in the Primavera Conservation Party sponsored by Seven Bends Nursery.

6People You Should Know: Hanna Pampaloni

People You Should Know: Hanna Pampaloni

Feb 20, 2026

Over the past four years no one has told us more about the important public policy issues in Western Loudoun County than Hanna Pampaloni and Loudoun Now.

7Help Enact Virginia Legislation to Control Invasive Plants

Help Enact Virginia Legislation to Control Invasive Plants

Feb 20, 2026

Blue Ridge Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) is asking for your support for several important pieces of legislation that will help control invasive plant species in the Blue Ridge Mountains and throughout Virginia.

8Appalachian Trail Conservancy Joins the Protect Paris Mountain Alliance

Appalachian Trail Conservancy Joins the Protect Paris Mountain Alliance

Feb 20, 2026

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has joined our Protect Paris Mountain Alliance to oppose the development of a boutique resort complex near the intersection of Route 50 and Blue Ridge Mountain Road only a few hundred yards from the Appalachian Trail.

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