River Resources

FRLP believes if we do not protect the Shenandoah River, and our natural resources, what will we have left that is worth protecting? How often do we all recreate, swim, canoe, and fish in our river? Its' supply of fresh water literally provides life to our community and yet we continue to develop in ways that we know can be greatly improved? How important is it to do a better job protecting this community asset?    

Community Design Concepts

• Design Concepts and the Environment: S.W.M. and Residential Streets, September 2009
• Town Planning Commission, FRLP Comments, LID and Green Infrastructure, July 2010
• Bill Barnett Memo/Comments to Planning Commission: Design Issues, July 2010
• Town P.C. Presentation:  'LID' - Earth Friendly Design Standards & Principles, July 2011
• Presentation/Handout to Council - Case Study on SLDO (Ch. 148 – streets), March 2015
• Special Exception Presentation to P.C. (Ch. 148 – streets), (w/ Appendix), March 2016

Community Water Quality Planning Articles & Resources

• Roger Bianchini, "Dead River: The investigation continues", W.C. Report, May 2007
• Robert King, "Councilman: Town should focus on wastewater upgrades", N.V.D., June 2007
• Bianchini, "Town ponders sewer and water rate study: ‘A perfect storm’", WCR, Sept. 2009
• Roger Bianchini, "Toxic River, Report Renews Regional River Concerns", WCR, Nov. 2009
• J. Eilperin, EPA unveils massive restoration plan for Chesapeake Bay, W-Post, Dec. 2010
• NSVRC, Northern Shenandoah Regional Water Supply Plan, June 30, 2011
• Bianchini, "Town looks reality in the eye on future water and sewer rates", Sept. 2012
• Bianchini, "E-Coli and coliform bacteria found in residential wells", Sept. 2012
• Alex Bridges, "Front Royal considers raise in utility rates, fees", N.V. Daily, April 15, 2013
• Tim Eberly,“Portsmouth siphons money from aging utility”, Virginian-Pilot, Nov. 2, 2014
• Sorrel, “A third of the pop. won’t be able to afford water bills in 5 years”, Fast Cos., Jan. 2017
• Brian Brehm, “Increase in W&S rates for repairs proposed in Winchester”, W. Star, Aug. 2017 
• L. Millholland, "Front Royal fish hatchery closes in on $10 million design", N.V.D., Jan. 2018
• Gully, “Wastewater plant welcomes long-awaited 45 million upgrade”, N.V.D., May 13, 2018

Learn More: Supporting Organizations & Resources 

• Model Rappahannock Roundtable Principles, 2016
• Valley Conservation Network, 
• CWP Model Development Principles, 
• Chesapeake Bay Stormwater Network, 
• Natural Resources Defense Council, 
• Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 
• EPA: Protecting Water Resources, 
• Essential fixes for Urban and Suburban Zoning Codes, 
• Virginia Water Resources Research Center, 
• Addressing Imperviousness in Plans, Site Design and Land Use Regulations (NEMO), 
• An Assessment of Residential Practices Affecting Water Quality in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Cooperative Extension, June 2003