"This was an exciting project." Scientists make astonishing breakthrough after studying major US river: 'It's rewarding to ...

The new constitution recognizes nine specific rights for the Rappahannock River, including rights to “naturally exist, flourish, regenerate, and evolve,” and to have “abundant, pure ...

In order to take the city, Union troops had to cross the Rappahannock River. Union forces would make an attempt in November of 1863 under the leadership of newly appointed General Ambrose Burnside.

Watermen are asking state agencies to pause the practice of using sewage sludge as fertilizer. They worry that toxic “forever chemicals” may accumulate in oysters, crabs, clams and fish.

Region biologist John Odenkirk has been recognized by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources as the 2024 fisheries ...

These practices have resulted in steady increases in brown shell volume throughout the Rappahannock River and increased the likelihood of watermen meeting daily harvest limits. Overall ...

Farmers and landowners in Rappahannock and nearby counties — as well as conservation programs — are feeling the effects of a ...

Spotsylvania County took another step toward developing regulations for data center development as that industry continues ...

A recent study has shown that oyster management practices in the Rappahannock River benefit both the health of the oyster reefs as well as the fishery. Virginia has made significant investments in ...

Friends of the Rappahannock received word Feb. 11 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that $1.5 million in grant ...