Rockbridge Conservation (RACC) The mission of Rockbridge Conservation is to promote and enhance the protection, sustainable use, and stewardship of our community’s natural and cultural resources. What We DoWatershed Assessing the biological health and monitoring the water quality of local rivers and streams that flow into the Chesapeake Bay. Land ConservationConserving land by improving land use and development practices and promoting conservation easements. Friends of Woods Creek InitiativeWorking to protect, enhance, and promote Woods Creek and Trail. Trails and Land ManagementManaging and maintaining trails and RACC owned property to create a healthy natural environment where visitors can enjoy nature. Waste PreventionWorking with many local organizations toward the common goal of protecting our environment by preventing waste. Energy and ClimateHelping residents and businesses understand and reduce their energy consumption without imperiling lifestyle. Annual Community CleanupOrganizing volunteers around the county to clean up our roads, rivers and trails to help protect our waterways and habitat for all our residents. Next up... ————————————- ————————————- Blog postsSeminar: Addressing Carbon Emissions: From Taxes to OffsetsApril 25, 2023Rockbridge Conservation Virtual Seminar Series Recording: Kudzu and Beyond – Addressing Invasive Plants in RockbridgeJanuary 22, 2023January Seminar on Kudzu and Other Invasive PlantsDecember 30, 2022Rockbridge Conservation Virtual Seminar Series Recording: “Returnable Restaurant Carry Out Containers”December 18, 2022RACC Virtual Seminar Series Recording: Challenges for Virginia’s Native BatsDecember 2, 2022Sustainable Holiday GuideDecember 1, 2022Rockbridge Conservation Virtual Seminar Series Recording: “Alternatives to Mowed Grass Lawns”October 21, 2022“ALTERNATIVES TO MOWED GRASS LAWNS” WebinarOctober 5, 2022Webinar RecordingsRockbridge Conservation Virtual Seminar Series Recording: Kudzu and Beyond – Addressing Invasive Plants in RockbridgeJanuary 22, 2023Rockbridge Conservation Virtual Seminar Series Recording: “Returnable Restaurant Carry Out Containers”December 18, 2022RACC Virtual Seminar Series Recording: Challenges for Virginia’s Native BatsDecember 2, 2022Rockbridge Conservation Virtual Seminar Series Recording: “Alternatives to Mowed Grass Lawns”October 21, 2022RACC Virtual Seminar Series Recording: Soil Carbon Sink Demonstration Project with David YarrowSeptember 22, 2022RACC Virtual Seminar Series Recording: “Capturing the Resource Value of Food Scraps: Composting and Beyond”June 19, 2022RACC Virtual Seminar Series Recording: “PFAS: Forever Chemicals, Their Health Effects, and What We Can Do”May 19, 2022RACC April Seminar Recording – “Biochar for Soil Health and Carbon Capture”May 1, 2022 Sign up to receive updates from Rockbridge Conservation * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name * View previous campaigns.