Below is a list of Resource Links that will provide further information pertinent to Southwest Virginia and the Clinch River:
The Economic, Social, Ecological Benefits of Open Space and Land Conservation (information provided by DCR)
Various Benefits of Open Space
Shenandoah National Park Study on the Benefits of Park
Various Benefits of Parks and Recreation in Micklenburg County
Video of southwest Virginia Ecology
The video gives an excellent overview of southwest Virginia’s immense ecological and biological diversity. The video is produced and directed by Richard Kretz, a southwest Virginia nature photographer. Special thanks to Mr. Kretz for allowing us to share his video on this site. Please click on the link below to watch the video.
October 4th Meeting
The following is a powerpoint presentation given by Lindy Turner from River Place on the Clinch. The presentation was given at our October 4th Strategic Planning for Outdoor Recreation and Downtown Revitalization on the Clinch meeting:
Activities in Area:
American Whitewater – Provides example of recreational activity on Clinch River
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1938/
Appalachian Farmers Market Association – Clinch River Farmers Market
http://appfma.org/markets/clinch-river
Clinch River Fishing
http://www.clinchriverfishing.com/
Clinch River Family Campground
http://clinchrivervalleyfamilycampground.com/
Clinch River Trails/Outdoor Recreation
http://www.trails.com/clinch-river.html
Cr Outfitters- East Tennessee’s Premier Fly Fishing Shop and guide service
http://www.croutfitters.com/
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries- Description of Fishing Opportunities
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies/display.asp?id=147§ion=fishing
The Heart of Appalachia – SW Virginia Tourism Authority
http://heartofappalachia.com/
Jacksonsun.com – News article providing tourism resources
http://orig.jacksonsun.com/outdoors/clinch_river.shtml
River Place on the Clinch- Tourism information on Kyle’s Ford in East Tennessee
http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/
Scott County- Our website features information under Eco-Tourism as well as information about the regions only outfitter Clinch Valley Outfitters http://explorescottcountyva.com/summary.php?category=boating
St. Paul, Virginia- Information on activities to do along the Clinch River in St. Paul
http://stpaulva.org/Recreation_Main.aspx
Town of St. Paul- Info about Clinch River Days
http://clinchriverfestival.com/default.aspx
Informational:
Appalachian Regional Commission- Federal-state partnership aimed at sustaining communities and economic development in the larger Appalachian region
http://www.arc.gov/
Center for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC)- Highest Rates of Leisure-Time Physical Inactivity in Appalachia and South
http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2011/p0216_physicalinactivity.html
DNH Clinch River- Describes the fauna of the Clinch River
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/soil_and_water/healthy_waters/clinch.shtml
Enforcement of the Silvicultural Water Law – this is a civil law enforced by VDOF through the administrative processes act and is used when non-compliance is found with sediment entering streams or likely to enter streams. The process consists of informing the operators of issues, giving them an opportunity to correct, and then issuing orders if needed to correct followed by fines that can be levied against both the operator and the landowner after a formal conference has been held. www.dof.virginia.gov
Landscope America- Gives a general overview in light of the area’s biological diversity
http://www.landscope.org/virginia/places/clinch/
Nature Conservancy– Description of Clinch Valley Program
http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/virginia/preserves/
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http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/tennessee/
placesweprotect/Clinch-River.xml
Riparian Buffer Tax Credit – which is an application fee and process administered by VDOF where landowners can claim a tax credit for the value of timber left along a stream and not harvested in conjunction with a regular timber harvest over the adjoining area. The buffer claimed has to be maintained for 15 years, must be at least 35 feet wide but not greater than 300 feet, and at least 50% crown cover must remain following the harvest. For additional information go to our web site www.dof.virginia.gov
Southwest Virginia Online- General information on SW Virginia and surrounding resources/opportunities
http://www.swvaonline.org/
Urban & Community Forestry assistance programs that not only can address water quality issues through practice implementation monies, but can provide assistance on rain garden construction, and the values that forest provide not only for water quality protection but other ecosystem services. http://www.dof.virginia.gov/
Virginia Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries- Describes the river itself & ecological resources
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies/display.asp?id=147
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries- Clinch River Biologist Reports
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies/display.asp?id=147§ion=reports
Wikipedia- General Information
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinch_River
