Rockbridge Area Conservation Council

RACC’s Mission is to promote the wise stewardship and sustainable use of natural and cultural resources for present and future generations.

What We Do

Latest News

Watershed

Assessing the biological health and monitoring the water quality of local rivers and streams that flow into the Chesapeake Bay.

Trails and Land Management

Managing and maintaining trails and RACC owned property to create a healthy natural environment where visitors can enjoy nature.

Annual Community Cleanup

Organizing volunteers around the county to clean up our roads, rivers and trails to help protect our waterways and habitat for all our residents.

Land Conservation

Conserving land by improving land use and development practices and promoting conservation easements.

Energy and Climate

Helping residents and businesses understand and reduce their energy consumption without imperiling lifestyle.

Waste Prevention

Working with many local organizations toward the common goal of protecting our environment by preventing waste.

Register for Webinar Here!

September Seminar:
Join us to hear David Yarrow will discuss his work on
“Carbon Sink Demonstration Projects”
Wednesday, Sept 21 at 7pm
RACC Virtual Seminar Series Recording: Soil Carbon Sink Demonstration Project with David Yarrow
September 22, 2022
Rockbridge County Planning Commission Vacancies
September 2, 2022
Rockbridge Conservation Composting Program
September 2, 2022
Residential Solar
Ready, Set, Solar! Partnership
September 2, 2022
Land Conservation through Public Comments
September 2, 2022
Visitors to the UT Beach
Uncas Trail is Open to the Public!
September 2, 2022
Watershed Group Researches PFAS Forever Chemicals
September 2, 2022
Rockbridge Conservation 2022 Fall Seminars
August 25, 2022

Webinar Recordings

RACC Virtual Seminar Series Recording: Soil Carbon Sink Demonstration Project with David Yarrow
September 22, 2022
RACC Virtual Seminar Series Recording: “Capturing the Resource Value of Food Scraps: Composting and Beyond”
June 19, 2022
RACC Virtual Seminar Series Recording: “PFAS: Forever Chemicals, Their Health Effects, and What We Can Do”
May 19, 2022
RACC April Seminar Recording – “Biochar for Soil Health and Carbon Capture”
May 1, 2022
RACC Virtual Seminar Recording: Can Planned Rotational Grazing be Beneficial for the Climate? by Steven Hart 
April 10, 2022
PFAS Presentation to Maury Service Authority: Environmental Impact of Biosolids by Joe Dinardo
April 4, 2022
RACC Virtual Presentation Recording – Solar Solutions for Habitat for Humanity Homes, Low-Income Households, and Non-Profits” presented by Jeff Heie
January 22, 2022
RACC Virtual Presentation Recording – “Dark Skies and Community Friendly Lighting”
November 14, 2021

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