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Anti-Litter Campaign Focuses on the Dan River

December 10, 2024

Anti-Litter Campaign Focuses on the Dan River

With a generous sponsorship from The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region and Danville Parks and Recreation, the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) successfully completed an anti-litter campaign this year to raise awareness about protecting the Dan River.  The campaign, called “Love the Dan River” focused on solutions to litter issues happening along the Dan River.  During the campaign, DRBA addressed simple ways people can make a positive impact in their daily lives on the environment around them. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

 


First Adaptive Fishing Dock in Henry County, VA

December 9, 2024

On December 5, officials from Henry County, Eco Ambassador Council (EAC), and the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) cut the ribbon to officially open the first adaptive fishing dock in Henry County, VA. The dock is located at the river access at the Monogram Smith River Sports Complex in Axton, VA. Up until now, there wasn’t one river access among the fifteen that exist along the Smith River, that provided access for adaptive users.


Volunteers in Caswell Making a Difference

December 9, 2024

Volunteers in Caswell Making a Difference for Local Trails


Local Orthodontists Help Create Environmental Education Legacy

October 28, 2024

Local Orthodontists Help Create Environmental Education Legacy

With a generous sponsorship from Jones and DeShon Orthodontics and Roanoke Valley Orthodontics, the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) worked over the past twelve months with Meadowview Elementary, Patrick Henry Elementary and Martinsville Middle School to build lasting environmental education programs that align with Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) guidelines and provide authentic hands-on opportunities for students. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE


DRBA Receives Grant to Assist Schools with Virginia Naturally

June 11, 2024

DRBA Receives Grant to Assist Schools with Virginia Naturally

The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) was awarded the two-year grant to provide environmental literacy programming to the same students through their 4th grade year into 5th grade.  The project, called “Green Leaves Inspire Clean Water” is in partnership with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Virginia Naturally program.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE