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Environmental rollback heads for Senate vote

(4/26/2013)

Bad news for water quality, Senate Bill 612 could be on the Senate floor as early as Monday. If approved, it would require cities and counties to repeal any rules that are stricter than existing state or federal laws. It would also require a list of environmental oversight boards and agencies to repeal or rewrite any state rule stricter than federal regulation on any given matter.

Omega Protein Makes Good On Threat To Cut Jobs; But It Doesn't Have To

(4/17/2013)

Omega Protein employs 250 people in Reedsville, VA, mostly factory workers...

Virginia Beach House Celebrates Spring Saturday

(4/16/2013)

The Adam Thoroughgood House received a shave and a haircut just in...

50 Days of Fun!

For Virginia Beach's 50th Anniversary they are hosting 50 Days of Fun, with deals and steals every weekend and holiday now through October. Many of LRNow's upcoming events are included on this list, including our Fall Fest on October 12th. Check them out here!

Bayside History Bike Tour

May 18th, 10am-1pm

Ride with LRNow and TBA on an 11 mile guided historic tour starting and ending at the Bayside Public Library. Includes stops at historic homes, farms, and churches along the way. Lunch will be provided by Gourmet Gang. Click for more details.

Please pre-register by emailing or calling 962-5398.

Clean the Bay Day
June 1st, 9am-12pm
Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and thousands of other volunteers in all areas of the Lynnhaven River watershed on Saturday, June 1st at the year's largest river cleanup. Click for more details, or register with these links:
Land-Based Cleanup
Paddler Kayak Cleanup

Paddle for the Lynnhaven, Eco-Tour

Saturday, June 8th, 10am-1pm

Lynnhaven River NOW and Chesapeake Outdoors are teaming up to offer a kayaking tour of the Lynnhaven River. Depart at 10 AM from the 64th Street Boat Ramp in First Landing State Park and paddle into a lake in the park, stopping to explore nature along the way. $35 if you rent a kayak or $20 if you bring your own. To register, call Chesapean Outdoors at (757)961-0447.

Bird Watching Walk

Friday, June 14th, 7:30am-9am

Join LRNow and the Audobon Society on a bird walk through Pleasure House Point, one of the major stopovers of migratory birds on the Atlantic Flyway. What better way to go bird watching than with an avid Audobon guide at this ideal location. Both novice and experienced bird watchers will have a good experience.

Contact us at (757)962-5398 or email Trista@lrnow.org to register. This event is free, but please register in advance.

Discovering Wetlands Workshop
Saturday, June 15th, 9am-3pm
Cost: $15 per person or $25 if you register two people, includes lunch and all supplies.

Do you want to know more about your Lynnhaven River shoreline and understand shoreline best management practices? Come to this workshop and learn more about the functions and value of wetlands as well as the regulations that protect our wetlands from development. This workshop is appropriate for anyone with an interest in our Lynnhaven River shorelines. The day will include both classroom instruction and field activities.

Afternoon field activities will be at the new Pleasure House Point Natural Area. Some walking will be involved.

Contact us at (757)962-5398 or email Trista@lrnow.org to register. Space is limited.

The Lynnhaven,

Restoring A Legend

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Get more info and a list of other stores carrying our book here.

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Pearl Homes

Pearl Homes are all over our

watershed. Pearl Homes are places

where people care about our

community and our environment

and want to do what

they can to live responsibly

and help protect our resources

for future generations to enjoy.

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Any time of year is a good time to renew your membership, make a donation or become a new member.
All donations and memberships are tax deductible and you can see your donation going into action to restore and protect the Lynnhaven River right here in Virginia Beach.
To make an online donation click on the button "Donate Now" or the tab "Become a Member" or contact our office for a membership packet.
Thank you for being a member of the Lynnhaven River NOW Team!

Our Goal is Simple

A Clean and Healthy Lynnhaven River.
The Lynnhaven River includes the Eastern Branch, Western Branch, Long Creek, Broad Bay, Crystal Lake, Linkhorn Bay and all of the tributaries, which are all located within the city of Virginia Beach. Lynnhaven River NOW is a grassroots environmental organization dedicated to restoring and protecting all of the branches of the Lynnhaven River.
Our three primary objectives are to:

Identify and reduce sources of contamination in the River.
To educate and engage the community and partner organizations in this effort.
To restore lost habitats such as oyster reefs, salt marshes and other buffers.

Thank you for visiting our website! Please explore further to find out how you can get involved and help to RESTORE THE LEGEND.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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50 Days of Fun! For Virginia Beach's 50th Anniversary they are hosting 50 Days of Fun, with deals and steals every weekend and holiday now through October. Many of LRNow's upcoming events are included on this list, including our Fall Fest on October 12th. Check them out here!

The Lynnhaven, Restoring A Legend

50 Days of Fun!

For Virginia Beach's 50th Anniversary they are hosting 50 Days of Fun, with deals and steals every weekend and holiday now through October. Many of LRNow's upcoming events are included on this list, including our Fall Fest on October 12th. Check them out here!

The Lynnhaven,

Restoring A Legend