Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission

09/02/2026

The Town of Re*****on, Virginia is asking for residents, business owners and other stakeholders to complete a short survey as part of its ongoing update to the Town Comprehensive Plan. Please consider sharing your input!

The Town of Re*****on is updating its Comprehensive Plan to guide the future of the community. Your feedback will help identify priorities, opportunities, and ideas for how the town should grow and evolve over the coming years. This survey is anonymous. You don’t need to provide your name, and ind...

08/19/2026

The Regional Commission is saddened to learn of the passing of former RRRC Chair James Arrington. Mr. Arrington served on the RRRC board from Madison County for 12 years (2000-2012) and served as Chair in 2006. During his tenure, he also served as Vice-Chair and on the Executive Committee and his leadership, perspective and knowledge of the region's history were highly valued by staff and fellow members.

07/29/2026

RRRC is hiring! We are currently seeking our next Food System Specialist to support our Farm to School and Purely Piedmont programs!

Interested? A full position description and how to apply can be found at https://www.rrregion.org/jobs!

07/07/2026

We often show recently completed restoration projects, but what do they look like after a few months or a year?

Last year, in partnership with many organizations, Friends of the Rappahannock implemented assorted stormwater management projects at the George Washington Carver Agricultural Research Center in Rapidan, VA. The project consisted of planting native plants and trees, implementing a biorentention basin, and installing permeable pavers as part of the parking lot and outdoor classroom.

In the photos, you will see the initial installation of the bioretention basin, the addition of the educational sign along with some minor growth, and then the last image shows the gorgeous blooms that decorate the bioretention basin this week.

It's easy to show off the hard work of volunteers and partners like Culpeper County, Culpeper County SWCD, the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission, the Virginia Cooperative Extension, the Rapidan Master Gardeners, and the Rappahannock Conservation Nursery.

These projects also would not have been possible without funding from the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP), the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

05/26/2026

If you're in Culpeper, there's still an opportunity to log your bicycle trips during Bike Month! The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is tracking bicycle trips during the month as part of its Bike Month 2026 challenge!

RRRC Commuter Services

The Bike-Friendly City Challenge continues, with the River City riding the tides into first this week 🌊 the C-villians looking fierce like C-villains in second 🕶️ and Chappell Roanoke positivity hot to go in third 🔥

Trying to catch up? Good luck, babe! The competition rides on until the end of the month, so be sure to log your bike trips in the ConnectingVA app today📲

05/20/2026

Historic Germanna and Friends of the Rappahannock are working to design and install permeable-paver parking spaces at the trailhead and boat launch on its facility in Locust Grove, Virginia and are seeking public comment on their plans. See the post for more information and submit comments at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d6839963e775389ce18f8f4002803

Your input is needed! 📣

Historic Germanna is working with the Friends of the Rappahannock and local contractors to design and install permeable-paver parking spaces at the trailhead and boat launch on its facility in Locust Grove, Virginia. Existing parking limitations have led to the use of grassed areas for overflow parking, resulting in erosion, reduced infiltration, and persistent muddy conditions. Permeable pavers are a good solution to this problem as they are surfaces that allow stormwater runoff to infiltrate through the voids in between the interlocking pavers to an underground reservoir.

The proposed project is 1,876 square feet for roughly 9 parking spaces. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and Department of Historic Resources (DHR) both reviewed the project and found there will not be any adverse impacts on cultural, historical, or natural resources during the construction and implementation of this project.

This project would not have been possible without funding assistance from the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Federal Highways Administration, and the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District's Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP).

Due to the nature of federal funding programs, public comment and additional review through the National Environmental Policy Act are required.

We sincerely value your input and feedback to ensure this project results in the best resource to Historic Germanna and the community.

👉Please submit all comments here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d6839963e775389ce18f8f4002803

05/08/2026

🚲 Bike to Work Week is NEXT WEEK! (May 11–15) 🚲

May is Bike Month, and there’s no better time to try a new way to commute. Whether you’re a first-time rider or just looking to switch things up, Bike to Work Week is a great opportunity to get started.

We’re celebrating by making it easier—and more rewarding—to give it a try.

🎁 LOCAL REWARDS AVAILABLE!

In honor of Bike Month, we’re giving away local prizes to new participants who:

✅ Sign up for ConnectingVA
and/or
✅ Sign up for Commuter Connections
✅ Complete our quick form so we know you joined

You don’t have to bike the whole way—ride part of your commute or combine biking with transit. Every trip makes a difference—for you and our community.

👉 Get started here:
ConnectingVA: https://connectingva.drpt.virginia.gov

Commuter Connections: https://www.commuterconnections.org

👉 Claim your reward:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScgma5p2Kr.../viewform..

Let’s ride into a healthier, more connected community 🚲

05/06/2026

May is Bike Month! Check out RRRC Commuter Services for helpful information and opportunities for improving your commute!

🚲 May is Bike Month! 🚲

We’re celebrating by making it easier—and more rewarding—to try a new way to commute.

🎁 LOCAL REWARDS AVAILABLE!

In honor of Bike Month, we’re giving away local prizes to new participants who:

✅ Sign up for ConnectingVA and/or
✅ Sign up for Commuter Connections
✅ Complete our quick form so we know you joined

Whether you bike all the way or just part of your commute and connect with transit, every trip makes a difference—for you and our community.

👉 Get started here:
ConnectingVA: https://connectingva.drpt.virginia.gov

Commuter Connections: https://www.commuterconnections.org

👉 Claim your reward:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgma5p2KrCen90hALOXi9zbJR3cxsYKAzjj7drEdEVpSKRjQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Let’s ride into a healthier, more connected community 🚲

03/30/2026

02/24/2026

Join us on March 27th for Building Together: Housing Solutions for Stronger Communities, a Regional Housing Summit, a one-day regional housing summit for elected officials, local government staff, housing developers, real estate and financial professionals, service providers and all who hold an interest in local and regional housing.

To register: https://rrrchousingsummit.eventbrite.com
Details: https://www.rrregion.org/housingsummit

Thank you to presenting sponsor Virginia Housing, PATH Foundation, Encompass Community Supports, People Incorporated of Virginia and Community Touch Inc. for their sponsorship of this event!

Planning support from the above sponsors, along with Fauquier Habitat for Humanity, Aging Together, Culpeper Housing & Shelter Services - CHASS, Culpeper Human Services, and Community Housing Partners is gratefully acknowledged!