
Shenandoah County – Mandatory water conservation measures
DEQ: DROUGHT UPDATE June 25, 2026 – Much of the state has received 0.5 to 2 inches of rain during the last two weeks, which has prevented drought conditions from worsening, however, severe

A Novel Algae Species Discovered
Reported in Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin Newsletter, The Potomac News Reservoir, June 18, 2026 Research led by the Christova Lab at George

Potential HAB Sighted at NF Shenandoah River Deer Rapids Boat Launch, Report Submitted to VDH
🔍 Today, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at around 12:28 PM, aquatic vegetation (AV), green algae, filamentous algae (FGA), and what looked like potential Harmful Algal

Most of Virginia is now under a Drought Warning!
Most of Virginia is now under a Drought Warning! According to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in coordination with the Virginia Drought Monitoring

Lowest Flow Rates Recorded in Shenandoah River watershed!
This Shenandoah River is setting records — and not the kind we want to see! On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the flow levels in the

Celebrate Delaware North in Shenandoah National Park’s Earth Day 2025 Event with Friends of the Shenandoah River
This SATURDAY April 19 from 2 – 5PM at Skyland, Delaware North in Shenandoah National Park, join Friends of the

Concerns about Elevated E. coli Levels in Hawksbill Creek, Page County Virginia
A local resident, concerned about the upcoming youth activities planned in and around Hawksbill Creek, Page County Virginia, reached out

Join Us Today for the River Cleanup from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Shenandoah Landing and River Park
Today is a beautiful day to put on your boots and roll up your sleeves to join the Friends of

Seven Bends Nursery Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, April 12th from 9 AM to 2 PM
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, learning, and community at the Seven Bends Nursery Grand Opening Celebration on

Join Us at Upcoming Earth Day Inspired Events
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact this Earth Day! The Friends of the Shenandoah
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Testimonials
“I have found the data FOSR collects and presents on the internet a valuable resource when investigating potential restoration projects and determining baseline water quality conditions for streams that overlap TU’s priorities and FOSR’s monitoring.”
—Seth Coffman, Shenandoah Headwaters Home Rivers Coordinator
“I have found the data FOSR collects and presents on the internet a valuable resource when investigating potential restoration projects and determining baseline water quality conditions for streams that overlap TU’s priorities and FOSR’s monitoring.”
—Seth Coffman, Shenandoah Headwaters Home Rivers Coordinator