Environmental Programs

Rappahannock County residents are keen on preserving the scenic beauty, environment and wildlife of their county. Nearly a quarter of the county’s land has been put into scenic easements. The following is a list of private, nonprofit environmental organizations that operate in Rappahannock County:

The Krebser Fund for Rappahannock County: The fund was created in honor of Dr. Werner Krebser, who served on the county planning commission for 22 years and provided a strong voice for preserving Rappahannock’s scenic beauty and open spaces. The Krebser Fund is an advisory committee to the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC), providing funding recommendations to PEC in support of projects that promote local land conservation, environmental stewardship, and environmental education in Rappahannock County. For more information about the Krebser Fund, contact Claire Catlett, PEC Rappahannock Land Conservation Field Representative at 540-3472334 or ccatlett@pecva.org or visit pecva.org

Native Wildlife Rescue: This organization rescues sick, injured or orphaned wildlife and rehabilitates and releases them. Contact Wildlife Center of Virginia or 540-9429453, email: wildlife@wildlifecenter.org or visit wildlifecenter.org

Piedmont Environmental Council: Since 1972, The Piedmont Environmental Council has proudly promoted and protected the natural resources, rural economy, history and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont. Learn more at www.pecva.org

Ragged Mountain Resource Center: The center helps coordinate local and regional educational and recreational activities, such as hikes, natural history programs, watershed and ecosystem awareness, bonfires, deep ecology discussions and programs and more. Contact director Hunt Harris at 540-522-2880 or huntoldragon@earthlink.net

Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed: RappFLOW’s aim is to preserve, protect, conserve and restore water resources and watersheds in Rappahannock County. Visit rappflow.org

Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection: RLEP is dedicated to preserving the natural resources and rural character of Rappahannock County. Our 2018-19 project is preserving the rare night skies and view of the Milky Way over Rappahannock. RLEP holds our Stroll for the Soul to promote propagation of native plants, which feed native insects and caterpillars, which sustain our native songbird population. We support clean streams, good farming practices, conservation easements and stand ready to protect against industrial intrusion into Rappahannock by pipe and power lines. Rick Kohler, President: Rick@RLEP.org or visit rlep.org

Rappahannock Nature Camp: Established in 1986 by the Piedmont Environmental Council and Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, Rapp Nature Camp is now an independent nonprofit organization offering summer sessions for campers 8 to 16 years old, plus springtime Perennial Campers events for adults. Information is available at rappnaturecamp.org, or call Lyt Wood, Camp Director, at 540-987-9530.