Mission
Maury River Alliance (MRA) is dedicated to protecting the Maury River and its associated ecosystem. Through ongoing credible monitoring and advocacy, we work to ensure responsible water management practices, enhance public awareness, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders, fostering the lasting health, safety and vitality of the Maury River–Virginia’s only river that begins and ends within the same county.
Useful Links
Documents:
- Chronology of Construction and Maintenance of Lake Merriweather and the Goshen Dam
- Brent Lake Merriweather Report-JMU
- Goshen Dam DEQ TMDL Water Quality Improvement Plan
- Lake Merriweather Emergency Action Plan (EAP) (links to the document via the Rockbridge Regional Library)
YouTube Video Links:
- History of efforts to ensure the health of the Maury River and the safety of Goshen Dam
- Sediment pollution impacts on the beneficial uses of the Maury River
- Maury River Alliance Public Forum recording, part 1
- Maury River Alliance Public Forum recording, part 2
Social Media
Frequently asked questions
Below are a few FAQs about this project. Click the plus sign to see the answers.
Check the Eco-Calendar for dates.
Get Involved: contact mra@rockbridgeconservation.org
Project lead is Sandra Stuart
Maury River Alliance is one of RC’s newest initiatives. So far they have held informational meetings and poster sessions at the Rockbridge Regional Library and other locations in the county. In mid April 2024, MRA hosted a public forum at the Rockbridge Baths Fire Station to provide public education about sediment pollution and dam safety.
No! Although we encourage all of our committee volunteers to become members. Committee leadership must be members of Rockbridge Conservation.