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We have been gifted by so many members who care deeply about our local
land, water and conservation community. We acknowledge our gratitude to ALL of you who
have supported us in 2018! |
| Ric Aldhizer Rob Alexander & Chip Brown Altenergy, Inc. Karen Andersen Appomattox River Company Tom & Anna Ashby Augusta Aluminum Gutterworks Russell & Anne Armentrout Augusta Bird Club Susan Baker & Bill Francisco Mary & Richard Barnes Mark and Sugie Battin John Bauman Teri Beasley Kathy Belcher & Joe Thompson Laurie Berman Marion Bittinger & Antonio Martinez
Black Swan Books and Music Jack Bookhultz Rick Brigman & Ana Ybarra Robbie Brown Ruth & Paul Bugas Eileen & Jerry Burns Sandra & Dennis Calvano Rick Chittum Catherine & Sam Clem Ann & Mike Cline Conservation Services Inc. Rick Cook Faye & Pete Cooper Tom & Sharon Coplai Mary & Randy Covington Cranberry's Grocery and Eatery Bill Cranor Katherine Crow, CRPC, CLTC
Bruce & Olimpia Dorries Ernie Echols Felicia & Ramon Esteban Ken Fanfoni Kristi & Justin Fischbach Carolyn Ford David & Cindy Fuller Sally Fulton Cliff Garstang Cordelia Gary Victoria & Rod Granberry Steve Grande Allison Graves and Walter Wilson Sandy Greene Clayton & John Griffin Sally Groves Susan & Randy Hamblet Jane Hamrick John Hamrick Peyton Hamrick Bev & Mike Harmon Crystal & Scott Heinz Louella Hill & Alan Bergland
Jeanne Hoffman & Bobby Whitescarver
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| Sara & Mark Hollberg Sandy & Larry James Tim Jordan & Mary Kate Law Rae Kasdan Chad Kauffman Elizabeth Krushinskie John & Elizabeth Lane Merrilee & Bob Lianez Seth Liskey-Edward Jones Frank & Betty Lucente Sandy & Sam Lyon Jan & Dave Mangun Jesica Mangun Joe & Liz McCue Martha & Steve McDonough Hal Meyers & Marina Phillips Mid Valley Press
Mike Lund Foods and LUNdCH Modern Boy Woodshop Susan & Jerry Moniot Gayle, Lewis, & Alex Moore Jane & Whit Morriss Mossy Creek Fly Fishing Shop, Ltd. Urbie & Marilyn Nash Richard & Claudette Obenschain Sally & Tom Parsons Pamela Patrick & Reese Bull Deborah Patton Peason Financial Group, Inc. Ann Pontius & Michael Stahl Debbie & Don Powers Deb Propst Roger Ribbe Tom Sadler Tom & Karen Shapcott Shenandoah Valley Campground John & Anne Sills Nancy & Randy Sorrells Helen & Bill Sullivan Richard & Joie Tankard The Blacksmith Shop George & Cynthia Thompson Wendy Turley & Tim Cox Travis & Dottie Tysinger Valley Trust Insurance Group Wick & Betty Vellines Virginia Eagle Distributing Co. Adrie Voors Charlotte Waller & David Pence
Shirley & Stuart Webster Whitescarver Natural Resources
Management Wilderness Adventure Linda & Robin Williams Linda & Bud Wiseman William Woodland Doug & Sylvia Woodworth Jeff Young Zach's Country Store
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Though it is the cold, dark and silent time of year, planning for the spring that promises to burst forth is well underway by many of our partners!
Kites & Critters
April 14, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Free!
The Farm at Bells Lane, 272 Bells Lane
Staunton,
VA
24401
+ Google Map
This year, FOMR and the Valley Conservation Council jointly invite you to join us for a day on the Farm-- a day of kite flying, farm animals, brook trout releases, local conservation organizations and habitat walks, learning about Poague Run restoration and fun for all!
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Volunteer Spotlight
We are grateful for the leadership that Bill Cranor has given FOMR as a Board member. Bill is leaving our Board, but you can continue to see him help lead our float trips, haul trash from the river and engage in a myriad of other FOMR activities this year. Bill is fun and gregarious. So if you see him, say "hi"! |
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| Baltimore Inner Harbor
Trash Wheel Project
If you are interested in reducing plastics from our waterways, you should take a look at what our northern neighbor, Baltimore, has going on in their harbor: LIVE VIDEO: HERE!
From its inception in 2014 to July 2018, Mr. Trash Wheel has
collected: 935 tons of trash 661,437 polystyrene containers 561,186 plastic bottles 404,377 grocery bags
This is just a sample of the data of trash collected! See
the full report HERE!
How it works: The river’s current provides power to turn the water wheel,
which lifts trash and debris from the water and deposits it into a dumpster
barge. When there isn’t enough water current, a solar panel array provides
additional power to keep the machine running. Inspiring, isn’t it?
Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! |
| Mark Your Calendars
February
12 Mussels in South
River
March
April
28 Wild and Scenic
Film Festival, 6:30 pm, Staunton, Wild Virginia |
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FOMR is a Paddle America Club member
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| Read more about Friends of the Middle River at our website HERE.
And follow us on Facebook!
P.O. Box 131, Verona VA, 24482
FOMR is a 501(c)(3) organization. |
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