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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.

4Appalachian 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.

5Three Counties, One Permit: Clarke Calls Out Concerns Over Loudoun Resort

Three Counties, One Permit: Clarke Calls Out Concerns Over Loudoun Resort

Feb 16, 2026

A New York-based developer is proposing to build a “boutique resort” complex near the intersection of Route 50 and Blue Ridge Mountain Road, within a few hundred yards of the Appalachian Trail.

6Continued Opposition to the Proposed Eastwind Resort Complex

Continued Opposition to the Proposed Eastwind Resort Complex

Feb 9, 2026

7Nonprofit coalition launches to oppose Paris Mountain resort

Nonprofit coalition launches to oppose Paris Mountain resort

Feb 4, 2026

Appalachian Trails hikers passing through the Ashby Gap are greeted with big skies, rolling hills and, at the trailhead, signs protesting a hotel resort planned on Paris Mountain.

8Lawmakers, residents express concern over plan for upscale resort and spa in Loudoun County

Lawmakers, residents express concern over plan for upscale resort and spa in Loudoun County

Jan 12, 2026

Fox New Coverage 1-12-26
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va – Some environmentalists are pushign back against potential plans for a resort and spa in Northern Virginia.

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