Easement protects Frederick County property

GAINESBORO -- The Myers family rests easier knowing their parents' farm in Frederick County remains protected from development forever.

Mercury Paper responds

STRASBURG -- A report by a group of nonprofit environmental agencies is critical of Asia Pulp and Paper Co.'s environmental practices in Indonesia, concerns that already have led The Kroger Co. to cease stocking the firm's Paseo brand tissue products.

Shenandoah National Park hosts lands day

FRONT ROYAL -- Shenandoah National Park will celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday by hosting activities centered on removing and explaining the hazards of invasive exotic plants.

Riverkeeper given Honor Roll Award

Shenandoah Riverkeeper Jeffrey Kelble has been presented with an Honor Roll Award by the Izaak Walton League of America.

Local waters 'impaired'

The Northern Shenandoah Valley's portion of the Shenandoah River basin has several hundred miles of impaired waters in need of cleanup plans, according to a new report.

Steer clear of feeding those deer anywhere

A seasonal statewide ban on feeding deer will begin its fifth year on Wednesday and officials are considering making the prohibition year-round, which is already the case in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

Cedar Creek watershed may get special protection

WINCHESTER -- Another tool may help conservationists preserve land in Frederick County.

Worms worth a pound of cure?

FRONT ROYAL -- Jerry Scholder wants to put the town on the map as being on the cutting edge of using worms to get rid of sludge.

River group to offer workshops

WOODSTOCK -- Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River has opened registration for two workshops scheduled in the fall.