Entries by BRMfriends

Conservation Coalition to Host Comprehensive Plan Town Hall Meeting

Rockwool factory’s efforts to protect water quality ‘unsatisfactory’

Here’s the full article from Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidlevine/2018/09/17/toxic-rockwool-three-truths-and-a-lie-about-the-economic-development-game/#33d417f83b9a

Today is the Jefferson County Development Authority’s (JCDA) third and FINAL reading of the water bond for Rockwool at 3pm. Please attend the JCDA meeting at 3pm at the Public Services Building on 1948 Wiltshire Rd. We need another massive turn out. They likely won’t […]

“Loudoun’s local and federal lawmakers are asking government agencies to take a closer look at plans for a 460,000-square-foot insulation manufacturing plant on 130 acres in Jefferson County, WV, less than nine miles from the Loudoun border.” West Virginia Factory Plan Sparks Loudoun Concerns

In conjunction with the Town of Round Hill, FBRM is planning a tree planting project at Sleeter Lake Park. Save the date to see the plan and the kickoff at our annual meeting November 15 at Bluemont Winery.  

Concern About Rockwool Grows Beyond Jefferson County

Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains is pleased to announce the awarding of the “Jane Pratt Blue Ridge Mountains Education Award” to a Zach Konicke, a graduating senior from Loudoun Valley High School who will be attending Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the Fall.  Zach […]