The Rappahannock River Roundtable (Roundtable) convenes a Land Conservation Workgroup to provide a forum for conservation partners and accredited land trusts to convene and advance regional priorities related to land conservation, public access, and habitat connectivity. This group meets virtually as needed.
Review Committee Members:
Bryn Sonnett – Piedmont Environmental Council
Elizabeth Mizell – Shenandoah National Park Trust
Lisa Biever – Northern Neck Land Conservancy
Laura Hassel – Northern Virginia Conservation Trust
Andy Lacatell – Saltwater Consulting RVA
Funding assistance is now available through the Rappahannock River Roundtable Conservation Easement Support Fund to help land trusts and landowners advance conservation easements. The fund provides financial support to address project challenges or genuine financial hardship that may otherwise prevent a conservation easement transaction from moving forward. A total of $110,000 is available through this funding opportunity. The Application deadline is June 15, 2026.
Rappahannock Easement Funding Guidelines
Rappahannock Easement Funding Application
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Interested in a conservation easement or need support from a land trust for your project?
Below is a list of accredited land trusts and conservation partners that support land conservation and easements within the Rappahannock River watershed.
Land Trust and Land Conservation Partners:
Rappahannock Tribe
Learn more about how to get involved with the Roundtable:
There are many ways to participate, from joining the Roundtable’s Advisory Board to sharing valuable resources with the community. The Roundtable can promote your events, job openings, trainings, and other opportunities through our website and social media channels. Simply joining our listserv can also help you stay informed and connected with the latest updates and opportunities. For more information, please contact [email protected].
Funding Disclaimer
This program is made possible thanks to multiple grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund, funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS). The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does the EPA endorse trade names or recommend the use of commercial products mentioned in this document. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Government or the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and its funding sources. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Government, or the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation or its funding sources. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In addition, any reference to specific grants or types of products or services does not constitute or imply an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for those products or services.