Appalachian
Regional Recycling Consortium
Pat Therrien
6580 Valley Center Dr.
Radford, VA 24141
540 639-9314
nrvdc@nrvdc.org
http://www.civic.bev.net/pdc/arrc/arrc.html
Focus: Integrated solid waste management and innovative recycling technical
assistance in the New River Valley.
Activities: Working with local governments and businesses.
Apple Ridge Farm
Peter Lewis
541 Luck Ave SW, Ste 228
Roanoke, VA 24016
540 982-1322
540 982-1670
appleridge@infi.net
www.appleridgefarm.org
Focus: To provide enriching outdoor environmental experiences for young
people, especially the less fortunate.
Current Activities: (1) A rural setting for environmental conferences,
accommodating 100 for the day and 25 overnight; (2) Motivating young
people in acquiring a deeper understanding of environmental problems
and solutions; (3) Utilizing farm areas to provide first hand experience
in nature study; (4) Offering low initiative course and high ropes course
for all age groups.
Archeological Society of VA-Roanoke Chapter
Mary Vogt
3527 Poplar Dr.
Roanoke, VA 24018-4040
540 772-7673
Focus: Actively work to preserve historic and prehistoric archeological
sites and promote scientific study of these cultural resources. Study
past cultures to understand interaction with their natural environment.
Current Activities: (1) Out-reach programs and publications for school
groups and civic organizations; (2) Excavation activities in cooperation
with the professional archeological community.
Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League
Mark E. Barker
1828 Brandon Ave.
Roanoke, VA 24015
540 342-5580
mebarker@rev.net
Focus: BREDL is a community based group dedicated to the principles of
earth stewardship, environmental democracy, social justice, and community
empowerment.
Current Activities: Raising awareness about landfills, hazardous waste
dumps, hog farms, oversized highways, air pollution, and clearcut logging
in our national forests.
Blue Ridge Greens
Cindy Bowles
1621 Hampton Road
Roanoke, VA 24015
540 345-6586
catchb@aol.com or Aloe@rev.net
Focus: Promoting green values in the Roanoke area
Current Activities: Political action for green candidates.
Blue Ridge Grotto
Dave Socky
6572 Woodbrook Dr. SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
540 989-7693
http://www.caves.org
Focus: To encourage and promote the preservation, conservation and exploration
of caves and to encourage fellowship among those interested in caving.
Current Activities: Maintaining cave gates, sinkhole cleanup and public
education about caves. Monthly meetings and a newsletter.
Blue Ridge Zoological Society / Mill Mountain Zoo
Laurie Spangler, Conservation Coordinator
PO Box 13484
Roanoke, VA 24034
540 343-3221 ext. 29
Focus: To promote an appreciation and understanding of animal and habitat
conservation through the use of quality exhibits and educational programs.
Current Activities: Conservation/education programs on grounds and outreach;
special events; grounds open year round for general admission; breeding
exotic and native rare and endangered species; annual Conservation Festival.
Cabell Brand Center
Cabell Brand
701 West Main St.
Salem, VA 24153
cbc@cbcenter.org
http://www.cabellbrandcenter.org/Center for Health, Environment and Justice
Larry Yates, Organizer
PO Box 6806
Falls Church, VA 22040
703 237-2249
chej@chej.org or lyates@chej.org
http://www.chej.org
Focus: National Center for issues relating to Environmental Justice,
and Environmental Leadership training. Founded in 1981 by Lois Marie
Gibbs, leader of the Love Canal effort, CHEJ assists local peopleto become
empowered to protect their communities from environmental threats.
Current Activities: Provides assistance to grassroots community organizations
about environmental concerns, including models for organizing, strategy,
scientific and technical information. Publishes quarterly magazine, Everyone's
Back Yard. Other hard copy and web-based publications available.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Jeff Painter
1108 E. Main St. Suite 1600
Richmond, VA 23219
804 780-1392
http://www.savethebay.cbf.org
Focus: Environmental defense, environmental education, and land conservation
of the Bay and its tributaries, with a special focus on resource protection
and restoration.
Current Activities: The Bay Foundation is active throughout VA, by providing
workshops and educational outreach programs that show our influence on
the Chesapeake Bay. Currently teaching how to grow bay grass and oysters.
The Bay Foundation also provides a curriculum throughout VA that provides
education for teachers to assist in the Watershed Action for Virginia's
Environment (WAVE), for middle school students.
Citizens Concerned About 1-73
Ann Rodgers
PO Box 14224
Roanoke, VA 24038
540 725-8222
http://www.civic.bev/cca73
Focus: Educating the public about choices for the I-73 road project and
seeking
to influence V-DOT decisions.
Current Activities: Working with other groups, agencies and local governments
to design a better road plan and to stop the construction of harmful
interstate-like routes.
Citizens Organized to Protect the Environment (COPE)
Doris Link
PO Box 175
Newport, VA 24128
540 544-7877
Focus: Protect the natural resources of Giles County
Current Activities: Land use issues; protect rural landscapes; maintain
clean water and air.
Citizens Task Force on National Forest Mgmt.
Jim Loesel
2753 Tanglewood Dr.
Roanoke, VA 24018
540 774-6690
jeloesel@aol.com
Focus: Work on George Washington and Jefferson National Forest management
issues, with an emphasis on wildlife, watersheds, recreation, and scenery.
Current Activities: Providing input on the Jefferson National Forest
revised plan; following legislation affecting national forests; commenting
on national policies regarding roadless areas, roads, planning regulations,
watershed management, and recreation; coordinating with other groups
through the Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition.
Citizens for Water Quality
Jay Gilliam
7598 North Lee Highway
Raphine, VA 24472
www.csw.com
Focus: Working with local and statewide partners to promote the growth
of citizen monitoring of Virginia's waterways.
Current Activities: Holding annual Summit Conference and other events
throughout the Commonwealth. (See also Izaac Walton League listing for
more information.)
Clean Valley Council, Inc.
541 Luck Ave., Ste 319
Roanoke, VA 24016
540 345-5523
cvc@cvc.roacoxmail.com
http://www.cleanvalley.org
Focus: A Roanoke Valley leader in litter control and prevention, clean-ups,
recycling and environmental education for the counties of Botetourt and
Roanoke; and the municipalities of Roanoke and Salem and Vinton.
Current Activities: (1) Clean Valley Day--valley-wide volunteer clean-up;
(2) Environmental programs for schools, community groups etc.; (3) Clean
Valley Awards to recognize individual groups and governments for making
contributions towards improving the environment; (4) Earth Summit for
high school juniors and seniors in the five valley governments.
The Clinch Coalition
Delta Davis
4034 A Dungannan Rd
Coeburn, VA 24230
540 395-2051
delta@naxs.net
Focus: To protect and preserve our mountain forest
Current Activities: Participate in activities that will reduce the damage
that is being done to our forest and waterways in the Clinch Ranger District/Jefferson
National Forest and surrounding areas.
Coalition for Jobs and the Environment
Eileen McIlvane
PO Box 645
102 N.Court St., Rm 5
Abingdon, VA 24212-0645
540 628-8996
Fax 628-8996
Focus: Training, networking, and technical assistance for environmental
and community development groups in SW VA.
Current Activities: (1) Education with economic development officials
to sensitize them to environmental issues; (2) Sustainable economic development
workshops.
Common Ground
Anje Ackerman
284 E. Water St
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
www.Homel.gte.net/cogrnd4
Cogrnd4@gte.net
Focus: Peace, justice and the environment.
Current Activities: Coordinates environmental efforts in Shenandoah Valley.
Opposes the I-81 beltway around Harrisonburg. Publishes a monthly newspaper.
The Community Arboretum at VWCC
Lee Hipp
PO Box 14007
Roanoke, VA 24038
540 857-7120
lhipp@vw.cc.va.us
http://www.vw.cc.va.us/arboretum/
Focus: A two acre collection of ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials,
and herbs demonstrating environmentally sound approaches to horticulture
intended for tourists, school groups, clubs, and the general public.
Current Activities: "Friends of the Arboretum" membership
is open, providing tours, trips, seminars,
etc. to members.
Connect Now
Mark Peterson
1210 Penmar Ave., SE
Roanoke, VA 24013
540-344-5357
Focus: Study transportation alternatives to new highways.
Current Activities: Supporting a light rail transportation alternative.
Council of Community Services/Aids Council of Roanoke Valley
Pam Meador, AIDS Council
PO Box 598
Roanoke, VA 24004
540 985-0131
Focus: Lists and referrals to all volunteer services and in the valley
Current Activities: Promotes AIDS education, research and assistance.
Craig County Rural Partnership
Bonnie Cranmer
PO Box 238
New Castle, VA 24127
540 864-7540
Focus: To encourage and nurture sustainable economic development, while
maintaining our rural quality of life.
Current Activities: Building Bridges between local stakeholders. Strengthening
regional communication networks with local and regional businesses, organizations
and governments. Increasing local awareness of regional resources. Increasing
citizen participation in decisions affecting their lives. Expanding access
to educational and employment development through utilization of technology.
Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Susan Mills
PO Box 20986
Roanoke, VA 24018
Office 540 389-6804
USFRIENDS@aol.com
Focus: Help preserve, protect, and promote the outstanding natural beauty,
ecological vitality, and cultural distinctiveness of the BRP and it's
surrounding scenic landscape, thereby preserving this natural treasure
for future generations.
Current Activities: (1) Conservation and preservation of viewsheds and
overlooks. (2) Environmental education.
Friends of Maury River
Anita Filson
7598 North Lee Highway
Raphine, VA 24472
(w) 540 462-3881
(h) 540 377-6179
afilson@intelos.net
Focus: To work with other local groups to collect data on the water quality
in the Maury River watershed.
Current Activities: Participate in citizen's water monitoring network
in Rockbridge Co.
Friends of the North Fork of Shenandoah River
John Kreitzburg, President and Chair
PO Box 746
Woodstock, VA 22664
540 459-8550
fax: 540 459-8850
friends@shentel.net
Focus: Protecting and enhancing the purity, beauty, and natural flow
of the North Fork, its tributaries, and its watershed.
Current Activities: Education, public awareness, volunteer monitoring,
and promotion of long range plans to protect the river and its environments.
Friends of the Roanoke River
Bill Tanger
PO Box 1750
Roanoke, VA 24008
(W)540 343-3696
(H) 540 366-2228
Focus: The conservation of the Roanoke River and its water quantity and
quality. Member of FORVA Friends of the Rivers of Virginia.
Current Activities: (1) Roanoke River erosion and sediment problems;
(2) Flood reduction project; (3) Improvement of state regulation; (4)
Boating access.
Friends of the Shenandoah River (FOSR)
Karen Anderson
PO Box 410
Front Royal, VA 22630
540 636-4948
Focus: To protect the water quality and wildlife habitat along the Shenandoah
River system.
Current Activities: Monitoring pollution in the river.
Impact + Amplify
Tom Cain
Roanoke, VA 24015
540 345-6579
roanokeimpact@earthlink.net
Focus: Pre-disaster mitigation, especially through the macro-scale (regional
and urban) addition of low-impact development (LID) to traditional stormwater
management techniques.
Current Activities: Developing
understanding on the
part of the public and
their
leaders that there
are
things
which they
can
do to mitigate
the potential for disaster
(especially floods, droughts,
wildfires)
and catalyzing public
and private action
for "safe and sound" development.
Institute For Sustainable Living
Diane Legendre
Rt. 3 Box 51D
Floyd, VA 24091
540 651-3412
Focus: An intentional community based on socially and ecologically sustainable
systems, sharing incomes, making decisions by consensus, and striving
towards self-sufficiency.
Current Activities: Demonstrations of organic and sustainable agriculture
and lifeways.
The Izaak Walton League of America
Jay Gilliam
7598 North Less Highway
Raphine, VA 24472
540 377-6179
strmiwla.csw.com
elizabet.csw.com
http://www.sosva.com
Focus: Promote recreation and protect air and water quality.
Current Activities: Educational nature hikes; member of RACC, and
coordinator for "Save Our Streams" water
monitoring projects.
Mill Mountain Garden Club
Anne Jennings
2710 Rosalind Ave, SW
Roanoke, VA 24014
540 342-5331
amj2@aol.com
Focus: Helping the environment through education and beautification projects.
Current Activities: Maintains wildflower garden on Mill Mt. and conducts
annual historic garden week tour in the Roanoke Valley.
Mountain Empire Environmental Team (MEET)
Mountain Empire Alliance
Fred and Joy Dye
270 Angela Dr
Whitwell, TN 37397
24210-3479
540 496-3477
Focus: Promote a clean air community and sound development in Smith Co.,
VA
Current Activities: (1) Better clean up and monitoring of Olin Chemical
Superfund site in community and town landfill; (2) Health study of water
quality in North Fork of Holston River
National Committee for the New River, Inc.
Tom Smith
533 Roundhouse Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
540 579-2623
FAX 540 579-2320
ncnrva@naxs.net
Focus: Protecting the New River Watershed through education and conservation
easements.
Current Activities: Land-use planning, scenic river designation, conservation
and land trust programs and education.
Nature Conservancy
Michael Lipford
490 Westfield St.
Charlottesville, VA 22901
434 295-6106
http://www.tnc.org
Focus: Protection of rare and endangered species and natural communities
by land acquisition, conservation easements, management agreements and
land registry with landowners. They have protected over 220,000 acres
of natural areas in the state and 11,000,000 acres worldwide.
Current Activities: (1) In SW Virginia the Conservancy has protected
land at Bottom Creek Gorge in Floyd County, Falls Ridge in Montgomery
County, Poor Mtn. in Roanoke County, the Narrows in Giles County; has
an ecosystem project underway protecting endangered species in rivers
near Abingdon.
(2) Guided field trips are given to their properties. Call Daniel White
at 804-295-6106, or e-mail at dwhite@tnc.org .
New River Free Press
Susan Anderson
PO Box 846
Blacksburg, VA 24063
540 951 7320
(fax) 540 540-2031
Focus: Education in responsible journalism.
Current Activities: Publishes an alternative newspaper for the New River
Valley and promotes environmental and environmental consciousness.
New River Valley Greens
Don Mackler
P.O. Box 428
Blacksburg, VA 24063
540 951-8919
dmackler@vt.edu
Focus: Promotes greens-philosophy of saving the earth
Current Activities: Political activism, and advocacy for the environment.
Political Activities for the Green Party.
Patrick Environmental Awareness Group
Jan Wiley
PO Box 812
Stuart, VA 24171
540 930-3869
Focus: Promote appreciation of the environment of Patrick County through
education and advocacy.
Piedmont Environmental Council
Christopher Miller, President
PO Box 460
Warrenton, VA 20188
540 347-2334
www.pec/va.org
pec@necva.org
Focus: Fighting uncontrolled sprawl in the Shenandoah Valley.
Current Activities: Land conservation and land-use policies.
Planned Parenthood of the Blue Ridge
David Nova
2207 Peters Creek Rd NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
540 562-2370
http://www.ppblueridge.com
Focus: To provide education and resources in limiting population growth,
one of the world's gravest environmental concerns and support legislation
to stabilize population growth.
Current Activities: 1). Advocacy work to provide federal funding for
international family planning programs; (2) Collaboration with individuals
and organizations concerned about population stabilization; (3) Promotion
of international family planning as solution to overpopulation; (4) Available
for speaking engagements regarding stabilizing population growth; (5)
Counseling services.
Plowshare Peace and Justice Center
Gary Sandman
1402 Grandin Rd, SW, Room 203
Roanoke, VA 24015-4367
540 985-0808
fax: 540 982-0614
office@plowshare.org
http://www.plowshareva.org
Focus: An education and resource center committed to the creation of
a just world and peace which recognizes the dignity and worth of every
human being.
Current Activities: (1) Active in organizing Roanoke's Earth Day; (2)
Ongoing political and environmental monitoring and organizing; (3) Publishes
newsletter monthly.
Preservation Alliance of Virginia
George Edwards
108 East Grace St.
Richmond, VA 23219
804 421-9800
Fax 804 421-9810
pav@vapreservation.org
http://www.vapreservation.org
Focus: Protecting and preserving the cultural heritage of Virginia.
Current Activities: Local and statewide forums.
River Spirit Partners
Suzanne Goldsmith
PO Box 149
Waynesboro, VA 22980
540 942-4423
Rvrfest@hotmail.com
Focus: We are citizens talking to citizens. Annual river festival for
the public to celebrate river awareness; along with year round activities
and projects to involve the public in stewardship with South River watershed.
Current Activities: Annual Festival is every 3rd Saturday in May.
Roanoke City Parks and Recreation
Tom Clarke, Outdoor Events Director
210 Reserve Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
540 853-1339
Focus: To provide the Roanoke Valley with responsible environmental education
and adventure-based programs.
Current Activities: Creative activities, fun, and group interaction are
stressed. Outdoor events and trips are offered.
Roanoke County Parks and Recreation
Rick Showalter
1206 Kessler Mill Road
Salem, VA 24153
540 387-6078
Focus: Providing opportunities to relate to and explore our outdoor environment
through adventure programs.
Current Activities: Camp Roanoke; environmental outings, adventure trips,
education and workshops.
Roanoke County Solid Waste Management
Nancy Duval
1216 Kessler Mill Rd
Salem, VA 24153
540 387-6072
http://www.co.raonoke.va.us
Focus: Provide residential refuse collection and recycling for Roanoke
County
Roanoke Natural Foods
Bruce Phlegar
1319 Grandin Rd
Roanoke, VA 24015
Shop # 540 343 5652
http://www.roanokenaturalfoods.com
Focus: Your community owned natural foods grocery.
Current Activities: Maintain Resource Center store at 1330 Grandin Rd.
SW, Roanoke. Community room for guest speakers and educational center.
Roanoke River Volunteers
Herb Cormier
Virginia's Explore Park
P.O. Box 8508
Roanoke, VA 24014
540 427-1800
Focus: Providing training and coordination for citizen monitors along
the Roanoke River system.
Current
Activities: Conducting
training in
the "Save Our Streams" method
of water
quality testing
and data
collection for
the Roanoke
River watershed.
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
Wayne Strickland, Executive Director
Matt Miller, Staff Contact
P.O. Box 2569
Roanoke, VA 24010
540-343-4417
rvarc@rvarc.org
www.rvarc.org
Focus: Regional planning for growth that respects out special environmental
character.
Current Activities: Promotes greenways projects and land use planning.
Roanoke Valley Bird Club
Alyce Quinn
4725 120'clock Knob Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24018
540 989-1763
Focus: Study and enjoyment of birds, their breeding patterns and their
habitats
Current Activities: Animal bird counts and raptor studies.
Roanoke Valley Garden Club
Mary Anne Johnson
1150 Foggy Ridge Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
540 483-4360
maryjohn@aol.com
Focus: Promoting gardening among amateurs, protecting the environment,
encouraging conservation of natural resources, promoting civic beauty
and planning, aid in the preservation and restoration of historic gardens
in Virginia.
Current Activities: (1) Beautification of Roanoke Transportation Museum
grounds; (2) Legislative action towards controlling highway billboards
and tree cutting along highways and other conservation issues.
Roanoke Valley Greenways Commission
Liz Belcher, Coordinator
PO Box 29800
Roanoke, VA 24018
540 776-7159
lbelcher@http://www.co.roanoke.va.us
http://www.greenways.org
Focus: Promote citizen involvement in greenways planning.
Current Activities: Working for approval of greenways throughout the
Valley.
Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation
Alison Blanton, President
PO Box 1558
Roanoke, VA 24007
540 342-5263
ablanton@hillstudio.com
Focus: Promote preservation of cultural, natural, and historic resources
in the Roanoke Valley.
Current Activities: Public awareness, heritage education, encouraging
responsible community planning.
Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
John Hubbard
1020 Hollins Rd., NE
Roanoke, VA 24012
540 857-5054
Focus: Solid waste disposal program.
Current Activities: Recycling and disposal of tires, metals and wood
waste.
Roanoke Valley Solar Association
Bill Modica
1546 Creek Lane
Salem, VA 24153
540 387-2782
Focus: To promote renewable energy resources and energy conservation
information to the public.
Current Activities: Solar Resource Center, Demonstration Project (at
Sedalia Center), referrals.
Roanoke Wildlife Rescue
Dorothy Runion
5931 Cotton Hill Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
540 989-3798
http://www.roanokewildlife.org
Focus: Rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wild animals.
Current Activities: Wildlife conservation through education in schools
and in the community.
Rockbridge Area Conservation Council
Ed Spenser 540 463-8866
Barbara Walsh 540 463-2330
PO Box 564
Lexington, VA 24450
Focus: To promote wide stewardship of natural and cultural resources
through education, advocacy and action.
Current
Activities:
Working
to
restore
and
improve
the "Chesse" Trail
for
recreational
uses.
Rockbridge Greens
Eric Sheffield
1 South River Rd
Buena Vista, VA 24416
540 261-4306
http://www.organizations.rockbridge.net/green
Focus: A grassroots organization dedicated to promoting the Green's 10
Key values: (1) Ecological wisdom and sustainability, (2) Social Justice,
(3) Grassroots Democracy, (4) Non-violence, (5) Decentralization, (6)
Community-based economics, (7) Feminism, (8) Respect for Diversity, (9)
Personal and Global Responsibility, (10) Future Focus.
Current Activities: Public Forums; electoral campaigns, local, regional,
and national; newsletter with the Greens of Virginia.
Science Museum of Western Virginia/ Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
Hopkins Planetarium
Nancy McCrickard, Director
1 Market Square
Roanoke, VA 24011
540 342-5710
http://www.smwv.org
Focus: Making science, technology, and environmental issues accessible
and understandable through collections, exhibits, programs, and services.
Current Activities: Exhibits and out-reach programs, planetarium, and
megadome films.
SEEDS (Seek Education, Explore, DiScover)
Mike Rozenzweig
Dave Deshler
209 N. Main St
PO Box 824
Blacksburg, VA 24063
540 552-3914
discover@seedsguys.org
http://www.seedsguys.org
Focus: A non-profit organization that creates a discovery - oriented
learning environment. Activities focus on, (1) Ecology and life's cycles,
(2) Cultural awareness, (3) Travel and Play. SEEDS has a mission to develop
future leaders as people conducting themselves with civic responsibility
and accountability in a sustainable society.
Current Activities: (1) Summer Field Camps, (2) Community Outreach, (3)
Supplemental Curriculum, (4) Day - Long Adventures, (5) International
Travel. Partners with the Cabell Brand Center in Salem, Virginia.
Sensible Concerns About Toxics
Michele Smith
323 Pioneer Trail
Collinsville, VA 24078-3070
Focus: An alliance of grassroots activists, workers, citizens working
for safe, clean jobs, health care and compensation, and environmental
justice.
Current Activities: Toxic discharge monitoring in Henry Co. Martinsville
area, helping fight trucking terminal storage and transporting hazardous
wastes in a Martinsville neighborhood, also
worker safety.
Sensible Mountain Policy Action Coalition
Brent Riley
5280 Wade Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24018
540 989-2195
smpac2000@hotmail.com
Focus: Urging collocation of the Va. Gas Co. pipeline into the existing
pipeline easement and saving Poor Mt.
Current Activities: Public action to convince regulators and pipeline
companies to work together to protect our scenic resources from further
destruction and helping property owners who are faced with land confiscation.
Seven Springs Farm
Polly Hieser
Ron Juftes
426 Jerry Ln.
Check, VA 24072
540 651-3228
www.7springsfarm.com
7springs@swva.net
Focus: Community garden producing organic vegetables. Members share in
harvest.
Current Activities: Providing products and the information on non-toxic
pest control for home and gardens.
The Shenandoah Eco-systems Defense Group
Jen Creasy, PO Box 1891
Charlottesville, VA 22903
804 971-1553
sedg@firstva.com
Focus: Protecting forests and wild places in the Shenandoah ecosystem.
Current Activities: Citizen action, lobbying, and education. Active in
the central region of Virginia.
Shenandoah Valley Pure Water 2000 Forum
Bruce Lundeen, Watershed Coordinator
JMU/Cisat, MSC 4102
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
540 568-8793
fax: 540 568-2768
pw2000@jmu.edu
http://www.http://www.cisat.jmu.edu/purewater
Focus: A diverse forum dedicated to promote water pollution prevention,
prioritize and address water quality issues, and enhance environmental
education in our schools and communities throughout the Shenandoah River
watershed.
Current Activities: Newsletter. Pure Water 2000 grant program. Water
quality database. Convening organization for the Shenandoah portion of
the Potomac/Shenandoah tributary strategy.
Sierra Club - New River Group
Rosemarie Sawdon
PO Box 125
Blacksburg, VA 24063
540 953-0379
Mary Rhoads
540 552-6508
sawdon@msn.com
Focus: National and Local Environmental Issues
Current Activities: Opposing the AEP line to Collinsville VA, opposing
all logging and extractive industries in National Forests; supporting
the best management practices used for logging in the state of VA and
opposing chip mills; encouraging sustainable development as opposed to
urban sprawl.
Sierra Club - Roanoke River Group
Bob Egbert
3571 Bradshaw Road
Salem, VA 24153
540 384-7448
www.roanoke.com/community/environmental
Lara@roanoke.infi.net
Smith Mountain Lake Monitors
Carolyn Thomas
Rt. 2, Box 132-A
Ferrum, VA 24088
540 365-4368 (O)
540 365-7114 (H)
Focus: Study of water quality issues in Smith Mountain Lake and its feeder
streams.
Current Activities: Actively monitoring conditions using students and
faculty from Ferrum College.
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project
Elaine Stinson
P.O. Box 2868
Roanoke, VA 24001
540 345-1184
http://www.sercap.org
Focus: To promote, cultivate, and encourage the development of water
and wastewater facilities to serve low income rural residents at affordable
cost.
Current Activities: SE Rural Assistance project grants.
Southern Environmental Law Center
Cathryn McCue
201 W. Main St Suite 14
Charlottesville, VA 22902-5065
804 977-4090
http://www.southernenvironment.org
Focus: Environmental advocacy in the SE for public land protection, utility
reform, water quality and forest issues.
Current Activities: Campaign for air and water quality throughout the
region; legal assistance when needed.
Upper James River Advisory Board
Sylvia Brugh
1793 Holston Mines Road
Troutville, VA 24175
540 992-1378
Focus: Protecting the upper section of the James River
Current Activities: Promoting citizens' monitoring efforts.
Upper James River Watershed Roundtable Focus: To foster and support water
quality initiatives by soliciting the involvement of citizens and stakeholders.Current
Activities: Conducting valley wide meetings to get community involvement
with planning efforts to promote a healthy and clean regional watershed.
Valley
Beautiful Foundation
Mary Utt, Chairman
3253 Avenham Ave SW
Roanoke, VA 24014
540 343 3371Focus: Improving quality of life in Roanoke Valley through
beautification projects.Current Activities: Hanging baskets in downtown
Roanoke; placing plants in various public place such as the post
office, public schools, and local government sites; assisting neighborhood
projects.
Board meeting the 3rd Tuesday of month at 4:00 pm usually in BoardRoom
of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Valley
Conservation Council
Taylor
Cole
PO
Box
2335
Staunton,
Virginia
24402
540
886-3541
fax:
540
886-1380
vcc@cfw.com
Focus:
Land-use
and
resource
conservation
Current
Activities:
Protecting
farmland,
forests,
open
spaces
and
the
cultural
heritage
of
the
Valley
of
Virginia
by
conservation
easements,
education
and
funding.
Virginia
Conservation
Network
Ellen
Shepard
1001
E.Board
ST.,
Suite
LL35C
Richmond,
VA
23219
804
644-0283
Fax
804
644-0286
ellenshepard@yahoo.com
www.vcnva.org
Focus:
Statewide
watchdog
over
environmental
legislation
and
activities.
Created
by
the
merger
of
the
Virginia
Environmental
Network
and
the
Conservation
Council
of
Virginia
in
1994.Current
Activities:
Tracking
environmental
and
executive
activities
and
legislation.
Reporting
on
significant
new
legislation.
Tracking
voting
records.
A
statewide
network
of
environmental
organizations.
BREN
is
a
constituent.
Virginia
Cooperative
Extension
John
Arbogast
3738
Brambleton
Ave,
SW
Roanoke,
VA
24018
540
772-7524
Focus:
Education
and
outreach
programs
Current
Activities:
Composting
demonstrations,
pesticide
consultancy
and
horticultural
workshops.
Contributes
an
article
to
the
Roanoke
Times
on
gardening.
Virginia
Explore
Park
PO
Box
8508
Roanoke,
VA
24014
540
427-1800
Fax
427-1880
http://www.explorepark.org
Focus:
Environmental
education
programs,
teacher
in-service
training,
and
environmental
out-reach
programs.
Host
site
for
Roanoke
River
citizens'
river
monitoring
program.
Current
Activities:
Historical
reenactment
nature
park:
Open
to
the
general
public
April
-
October
10:00-5:00,
Wed-Sat;
and
Sun.
12:00-5:00.
Admission
charge.
Group
rates
available.
Blue
Ridge
Parkway
Interpretive
Center,
Brugh
Tavern
restaurant
open
year
round.
Virginia
Forest
Watch
Christina
Wulf,
Director
209
Malin
Dr.
Wytheville,
VA
24382
540
228-4156
vafw@mounet.com
Focus:
Opposition
to
wood
chip
mills
in
VACurrent
Activities:
Campaign
to
regulate
and/or
ban
new
mills.
Virginian's
for
Appropriate
Rural
Roads
(VARR
)
Jerry
Anne
Bier
PO
Box
2153
Rocky
Mount,
VA
24151
540
365-2230
www.civic.bev.net/cca73Focus:
Support
responsible
road
building
and
oppose
projects
that
destroy
rural
life.
Current
Activities:
Opposing
plans
to
build
interstate
73.
Virginia
Organizing
Project
Joe
Szakos
703
Concord
Ave.
Charlottesville,
VA
22903-2803
904
984-4655
fax:
804
984-2803
www.virginia_organizing.org
Focus:
Statewide
grassroots
organization
dedicated
to
challenging
injustice
by
empowering
people
in
local
communities
to
address
issues
that
affect
the
quality
of
their
lives.
Current
Activities:
Community
projects
to
foster
citizen
involvement
in
local
events;
training
and
education.
Geoscience
Outreach, Virginia
Tech
Llyn
Sharp
428
N.
Main
St.
Blacksburg,
VA
24061-0942
540
231-3001
http://www.vtmnh.vt.edu
Focus:
Save
Our
Streams
(S.O.S),
Stream
Monitoring
to
insure
good
water
quality.
Current
Activities:
Training
of
S.O.S.
stream
monitors
and
data
collection.
Western
Virginia
Land
Trust
Roger
Holnback
Executive
Director
722
First
Street,
Suite
L
Roanoke,
VA
24016-4120
phone/fax
540
985-0000
rholnback@westernvirginialandtrust.org
www.westernvirginialandtrust.org
Focus:
A
private
foundation
promoting
preservation
of
Virginia's
natural
and
cultural
heritage.
Current
Activities:
Encouraging
private
landowners
whose
lands
have
high
public
value
to
enter
into
conservation
easements
with
the
Virginia
Outdoors
Foundation.
Holds
land
in
trust
for
future
generations
to
enjoy
while
maintaining
the
benefits
of
private
ownership.
Wilderness
Conservancy
at
Mountain
Lake
Ora
Lee
Lucas
115
Hotel
Circle
Mt.
Lake,
VA
24136
540
626-7121
http://www.mountainlakehotel.com
Focus:
Private,
non-profit
organization
dedicated
to
environmental
education,
public
service,
and
research
on
2600
acres
of
pristine
landscape
at
Mountain
Lake
resort
lodge.
Current
Activities:
(1)
Elder
Hostel
-
Accredited
environmental
education
courses;
(2)
interpretive
hiking
trails.
Wildlife
Center
of
Virginia
Beth
Scripps
PO
Box
1557
Waynesboro,
VA
22980
540
942-9453
http://www.wildlifecenter.org
Focus:
Professionally
staffed
veterinary
hospital
providing
care
to
sick,
injured
or
orphaned
wildlife.
Current
Activities:
Educational
programs
for
children
and
adults;
promoting
positive
behavior
toward
wildlife
and
their
habitats.
Wildlife
Society
-
Virginia
Chapter
Jeff
Waldon
349
Newtown
Road
Shawsville,
VA
24162
Focus:
Sound
management
of
wildlife
habitat.
Current
Activities:
Educational
programs
for
children
and
adults;
promoting
positive
behavior
toward
wildlife
and
habitat.
STUDENT
ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK
Blacksburg
High School Environmental Club
Patrick Henry Dr.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Earthbound-Roanoke
College
Lia Sanson
Roanoke College, Box 282
Salem Va 24153
Earth Club - Patrick Henry HS
Gary Whitt
2102 Grandin Road, SW
Roanoke, VA 24015Eco-cycle
YMCA at Virginia Tech
312 Squires Student Center,
VA Tech
Blacksburg VA 24060
540 231-5000
Environmental
Awareness Club - Ferrum College
Dave Johnson
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA 24088
Environmental
Club of Salem H.S.
Dave Turk
400 Spartan Dr.
Salem VA 24153
540 387-2437
Environmental Coalition at VA Tech
Ginny Pitman
2814 Wellesley Court
Blacksburg, VA 24060-4127
540 552-8879
Fishburn
Park Elementary School Environmental Studies
Dina Richards
3057 Colonial Ave.
Roanoke, VA 24015
540 981-2931
Franklin County H.S. Environmental Club
Betty Kingery
Franklin County H.S.
700 Panyard Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
540 483-0221
Hollins
Environmental Awareness Lobby
Dr. Rene Goddard
Box 9615 Hollins University
Hollins, VA 24020
540 362-6457H
OPE-Lord
Botetourt H.S.
MaryKay Wimmer
1435 Roanoke Rd.
Daleville, VA 24083
540 992-1261
James
River H.S. Environmental Club and Marine Biology
Barbara Kolb
9906 Springwood Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
540 254-1121
Northcross School
4254 Colonial Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
540 989-6641
Soil and Water Conservation Society of VT
Theo Dillaha
310 Seitz Hall, Va Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540 231-6813
TREE - Taking Responsibility for Earth and the Environment
Peirre Grzybowski
123 Squires Student Center
VA Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
VA Western Community College Biology Club
Ellen Holtman
PO Box 14007
Roanoke, VA 24038
540 857-6303
Wildlife Society-Va Tech. Chapter
100 Cheatham Hall
Blacksburg VA 24061
William Byrd H.S. Science Club
Linda Catron
2902 Washington Ave
Vinton, VA 24179
540 890-3090
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