DRBA News Entries
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Delegation from former Soviet Union nation, Tajikistan
A delegation of eco-tourism business owners from the former Soviet Union visited Eden on May 14, 2013 to discuss river-based cultural tourism and environmental stewardship in Rockingham County. The delegates, from what is now the country of Tajikistan, were hosted by the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA), Three Rivers Outfitters, and Piedmont Folk Legacies as part of the "Rockingham County Jobs, Forests, and Rivers Initiative" (RCJFR).
Salthouse Branch to Twin Ridge
Work day on the Salthouse Branch to Twin Ridge (SHB-TR) phase of trail development at Philpott Lake. We've had good success so far, roughing in about a mile of new trail. This extended the existing trail at Salthouse Branch to a total of 1.2 miles so far. We've gotten good feedback from our local bike club partners about design and routing. We've tried to incorporate that as much as feasible, given terrain and property boundary constraints. We look forward to a good turnout on Saturday. John Herman, lead trail volunteer at Philpott Lake, will be coordinating these efforts. Don't forget to wear sturdy work boots, gloves, etc. and to bring plenty of water and snacks. We will meet at Salthouse Branch Park at 9 am (down by the Roland Branch boat ramp). Tell the gate attendant that you are a volunteer coming to work on the trail so they don't try to charge you to get into the park. Thanks for all your support so far. Please pass this along to anyone else who may be interested. Mary Lawson, Conservation Biologist, Philpott Lake, 1058 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett, VA 24055
P: (276) 629-4512 ext. 227
DRBA Partnering with PHCC's MHC After 3 & Upward Bound groups and the Boys and Girls Club on their Summer Camps
DRBA to partner with Patrick Henry Community College's MHC After 3 & Upward Bound groups and Boys & Girls Club on their summer camps.
Cleanup of Lakes Talbott & Townes
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO IMPENDING BAD WEATHER. Secluded mountain lakes, paddling, and helping to keep our waterways healthy....what could be better?! We're partnering with Primland to clean up Lake Tablott and Lake Townes on May 11. Volunteers who RSVP by May 1 will get a free lunch provided by Primland!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS WEEKEND!
Join DRBA board member Nate Hall as he introduces young people (7-18 years of age) to canoeing, kayaking and hiking at Farmers Lake park May 11. Take a shift or stay all day. It promises to be loads of fun! Info: 336 932 5240.
7 Miles of History & Nature
Join DRBA in an easy float filled with historic landmarks along the way.
