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.

Pick of the litter: Smithsonian zoo's Conservation Biology Institute breeds 50 kits

FRONT ROYAL -- Scientists at the Smithsonian National Zoo are proud of a record set this year at the Conservation Biology Institute for breeding endangered black-footed ferrets.

Agents seeking disaster status

After enduring several weeks of unbearable heat and virtually no rainfall, farmers throughout Virginia have been trying to make the most of cooler temperatures and scant showers in recent days.

Conservancy earns accolade

WINCHESTER -- A group that works to help protect land in the region now has national recognition.

Grant applications now being accepted

More than $300,000 in grant money is available for local organizations seeking to help restore and raise awareness for the Chesapeake Bay.