What would a hike be without the view? If you’ve been on an adventure in Shenandoah National Park recently, you’ve probably appreciated the sweeping vistas from high points like Old Rag. But did you know that the land you love to look at is private property? Show
Protecting recreation and natural beauty is just one of the reasons Potomac Conservancy has been placing the lands of the Potomac River region under permanent protection for over 20 years. To discover the other reasons why, meet the landowners making it possible, and explore the ecological riches contained within those more than 15,000 acres (from untouched forests to black bears and bat caves), dive into our interactive story map. Explore the story Map Image copyright William MacFarland, MacFarlandPhoto.net Image copyright William MacFarland, MacFarlandPhoto.net Image copyright William MacFarland, MacFarlandPhoto.net Image copyright William MacFarland, MacFarlandPhoto.net Image copyright William MacFarland, MacFarlandPhoto.net Image copyright William MacFarland, MacFarlandPhoto.net Take action NOW in support of Land Conservation Legislation in Virginia!Now that you know how vital land protection is to restoring clean water in our region,help us protect the tool we use to do it.Join our partners at the Piedmont Environmental Council in speaking up topreserve the integrity of conservation easements in Virginia.Take Action!
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