2017-18 Annual Report
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Friends News & Updates
Tonight’s Event Rescheduled for Sunday, November 18th
We regret that, despite our highest hopes and best efforts, treacherous weather conditions make it unsafe to drive; so we have decided to move tonight’s event to this Sunday, November 18th, at the same time — 6:30 – 9:00 (when the weather forecast looks excellent). We look forward to seeing you all then! And if you haven’t […]
Planning Commission Public Hearing Set for November 7, 2018
Here is the link to the comprehensive plan http://www.loudoun.gov/Loudoun2040 Email comments to the Planning Commission at loudounpc@loudoun.gov
Join Us For Our Annual Member Celebration
Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains Annual Member Celebration and Fundraiser Join us November 15, 6:30–9pm, to honor special friends and celebrate a year of working to preserve and enhance the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tickets available online! You can also order tickets by mail, or send a donation to support Sleeter Lake Park: PO Box […]
Rockwool: Three Truths And A Lie About The Economic Development Game
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
Jefferson County Development Authority’s Meeting today (9/18/18) at 3:00 pm
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 make enough room for many of us in the conference […]
Loudoun Legislators Push for Answers on Rockwool Plant
“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.” Loudoun Legislators Push for Answers on Rockwool Plant
Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains Announces 2018 “Jane Pratt Blue Ridge Mountains Education Award” Winner
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 was nominated by Mr. Liam McGranaghan, Environmental Studies teacher. In […]