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In This Edition… Environmental Excellence Award Sign-up! Volunteer & Youth Programs Your Input Needed - Surveys & Meetings Recent Gifts - Thank You! Meet Our New Team Member
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| Petersburg Receives Governor’s Environmental Excellence AwardThe City of Petersburg was recently recognized with a silver medal for the Appomattox River Trail - University Blvd Trailhead and Overlook. Pictured here, Reggie Tabor accepts the silver medal award on behalf of the City at the Environment Virginia Symposium. This is the third Governor's Environmental Excellence Award given for projects along the Appomattox River Trail. | |
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Celebrate Earth Day by Volunteering at FOLAR’s Spring River Clean-up! |
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Pictures taken at the April 9, 2022 Youth Outdoor Explorer Program in Hopewell |
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| Volunteers at WorkTrail maintenance is an on-going and important effort. Thanks to our outstanding volunteers, Walt and Roberta Purcell, we’re making progress on our list of improvements on the University Blvd section of the Appomattox River Trail! | |
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We Want to Hear from You!Please share your feedback on these important projects by responding to time-sensitive surveys and/or attending public meetings. |
Plan 2045Plan 2045: The Long-Range Transportation Plan for the Tri-Cities Area is now available for public review. The Tri-Cities MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) is hosting a public meeting, and you’re invited to attend. Comments can be made until May 15, 2022 to Ron Svejkovsky, Transportation Director, at rsvejkovsky@craterpdc.org or 804-861-1666. Learn More about Plan 2045 Thursday, April 26 4pm-6pm
Petersburg Public Library
201 W Washington St
Petersburg, VA
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Fall Line Trail Public MeetingVDOT is hosting a public meeting about the Fall Line trail. Join to hear about trail progress, updates on the trail route, and share your input. Thursday, May 5
5pm - 7pm
Hilton Garden Inn
800 Southpark Blvd
Colonial Heights, VA
Register Here
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Survey for the Future of Hopewell City MarinaHopewell Recreation & Parks has launched a public comment survey to help guide the future of the waterfront at the Hopewell City Marina. The project aims to improve equitable access to a variety of recreational opportunities on the water and to create a number of environmental enhancements that will help protect our rivers for generations to come. The public comment survey will be open through May 12, 2022. |
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Thank You to Our Donors!We rely on the support of FOLAR members, local foundations and businesses to support our work along the river. |
| John Randolph Foundation Awards Proactive Trail GrantFOLAR recently took the trustees and staff of John Randolph Foundation on a guided tour of the 25-mile Appomattox River Trail. The tour culminated in a proactive grant made through the Ursula M. Gibbs Memorial Endowment at JRF, which will be doubled through our . Thanks to Aaron Reidmiller with Hopewell Recreation & Parks for providing shuttle service for the day. Read more about our expanding partnership with the Foundation on our blog post about our recent JRF grant and guided tour of the Appomattox River Trail! |
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Gerdau Petersburg Steel Mill Gives BackOur new friends at Gerdau Petersburg Steel Mill are teaming up with FOLAR as stewards of the environment and the Appomattox River. Their grant supports our invasive species removal program on the Appomattox River Trail and includes sponsorships for our 5K Trail Run-Walk, and the Paddle-or-Battle. Pictured: FOLAR Board Member, Tammie Judge Collins and Development Director, Kiffy Werkheiser, accept a grant of $3K from members of the Gerdau Institute Committee. We look forward to partnering with Gerdau on more projects! |
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Welcome to the Team, Elise!We are excited to welcome our newest staff member, Elise Neuscheler, FOLAR’s Invasive Plants Educator & Volunteer Coordinator. Elise will be implementing an invasive plant management program that will help to restore native plant and wildlife habitats, protect our viewshed, and ultimately improve water quality along the Appomattox River. FOLAR staff from left, Kiffy Werkheiser, Heather Barrar, Wendy Austin, and Elise Neuscheler at Croaker’s Spot Restaurant in Petersburg. |
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FOLAR is the only regional nonprofit dedicated to conserving and protecting the lower Appomattox River for all to enjoy. To accomplish our mission, we focus on a bigger picture that involves developing environmental awareness, active lifestyles, outdoor recreation, regional cooperation, tourism, community support, and overall economic growth of the region. Join us as we build and connect the 25-mile Appomattox River Trail blueway/greenway! |
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