Iron Bridge Funds Continue to Grow

As of today we have reached 78% of our fundraising goal for the Fieldale Iron Bridge Preservation Project!
Help us by purchasing a memorial plaque in honor of or memory of a loved one or sponsor a plaque with your business. We can help you honor the story of your family, like H. Earl Bullard...

May 16,1925- May 14, 1996

Earl Bullard was born in Fieldale where he worked for Appalachian Power for 40 years and was an active member of Fieldale Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Beatrice Bullard, also of Fieldale.

Learn more about the project and download a donation form at: http://www.danriver.org/Recreation/Fieldale-Iron-Bridge-Project.htm.

Learn about Carbon Offsets

Tune in tomorrow morning for a radio interview on Community Accents that will explore the emerging carbon offset market for forests. The program is a must for anyone who has been curious about how carbon-offsetting works, and its potential to become an economic resource for landowners in Virginia.

You can listen to the live program from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on the stream from WLOE/WMYN’s website: http://www.wloewmyn.com/ (click “live broadcasts” in the menu bar at the top of the page).

Buck Kline, Director of Forestland Conservation for the Virginia Department of Forestry, is our guest. Mr. Kline has been involved with several climate change initiatives. He served as a member of the Secretary of Natural Resources “Kitchen Kabinet”. This group facilitated locating speakers for Climate Change Commission meetings and summarized the presentations for incorporation into Virginia’s Climate Action Plan. He was also instrumental in helping develop recommendations for forestry carbon offset protocols for the Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF).

We appreciate Mr. Kline taking the time to bring some clarity and insight to this complex and relatively new idea. This program is made possible with support from the Virginia Environmental Endowment, members of the Dan River Basin Association, and WLOE/WMYN Rockingham County Radio. It is the first in a series of interviews with experts in management of Virginia forests.

You are welcome to request a free CD of the program by sending your mailing address to jedwards@danriver.org. If you have questions about carbon offsets that you’d like Mr. Kline to address, feel free to send them via email this afternoon.

Submitted by: Jenny Edwards, Virginia Program Manager, Dan River Basin Association

Fieldale Iron Bridge Webpage

The Fieldale Iron Bridge Preservation Project now has a permanent home on the web. Visit: http://www.danriver.org/Recreation/Fieldale-Iron-Bridge-Project.htm to check out our progress,
download a donation form, and read the plaques of those that have donated already... like Lois Slaughter.

In Memory of

Jerry Lee Slaughter

by Lois Slaughter & Family

June 13, 1936 to June 26, 2008

A lifelong resident of Henry County, Jerry had a strong sense of community. For decades, he served as a teacher, a coach and administrator. However, he is remembered as a positive influence, role model and friend.

Honor or remember someone you love by purchasing a plaque to go on the Fieldale Iron Bridge today! Download the order form at: http://www.danriver.org/Recreation/Fieldale-Iron-Bridge-Project.htm.

Dan River Fall Float - November 7, 2009

Hanging Rock to Moratock Park
DRBA's last paddle trip of the year will be on a popular section of the Dan River from Hanging Rock State Park to Moratock Park in Danbury, NC. Charlie Williams, Outings Committee Chair, will coordinate the scenic five-mile float.

According to Williams, "At normal levels this section offers mostly calm waters with one easy class II rapid at Moratock Park," just before the take-out. "There is often wildlife to view if you approach quietly," he adds. "The easy put-in and take-out make this an excellent family trip."
Nearly half of the river corridor passes through State Natural Heritage Areas where autumn colors and late wildflowers may be seen.

See Maps 68 -- 70 of DRBA's "An Insider's Guide to the Dan River in North Carolina and Virginia," available at http://www.danriver.org/ .

Please meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Hanging Rock State Park canoe access off Flinchum Road (GPS coordinates: 36.4299, -80.2482) to unload boats and gear and set the shuttle. Boat rentals and shuttle will be provided by the nearby Dan River Company, 336-593-2628

Participants in the outing are asked to provide boat and paddles, life jacket, lunch and water, to dress in layers of artificial (quick-drying) fabric or wool, and to sign a waiver.

Directions: To reach the Hanging Rock Access from Stuart, VA, travel south on Route 8. Turn left on Route 89. Travel about ¼ mile, and turn right onto Flinchum Road, which is marked by a brown DAN RIVER ACCESS sign. Drive past the Dan River Company on the way to the concrete launch ramp.

From the town of Danbury, travel west on Route 89. Pass the hospital and the road to Hanging Rock State Park. About one mile west of the hospital, turn left onto Flinchum Road, which is marked by a brown DAN RIVER ACCESS sign. Drive past the Dan River Company on the way to the concrete launch ramp.

More Information: Charlie Williams, 336-337-8843

Smith River TU Features VDGIF Biologist Scott Smith

Smith River Trout Unlimited will meet at Rania's Restaurant in uptown Martinsville, on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 6:30pm. The program for the evening will feature Virginia DGIF Fisheries Biologist Scott Smith who will present findings and recommendations based on recent samplings and studies of the Smith River trout fishery. We will also hold elections and install officers to lead the SRTU chapter in 2010 - proposed slate TBA prior to meeting along with nominations from floor.

You do not have to be a member of TU to attend our meetings.(You must be a member in order to vote on chapter business). Anyone who has an interest in the Smith River Fishery is encouraged to attend.

For information contact Chapter Pres B.J. Walker, (434) 728-1419 http://www.blogger.com/

Secy Al Kittredge, (910) 868-6235 aakitt@earthlink.net

or check our website for more details and directions. http://www.blogger.com/