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Bridging Boundaries,
Building Community
The Dan River Basin
Association (DRBA) works to bridge borders
and build communities in the piedmont region
of southern Virginia
and - northern North Carolina. DRBA
is working to foster the creation of a
regional identity as a way to promote the
history,
 natural resources, and unique
features of the Dan River valley region that
straddles the state dividing line between
Virginia and North Carolina.
By protecting the
region’s natural assets such as the Dan
River and its tributaries, DRBA is working
to promote tourism as well as healthy
lifestyles. DRBA assists localities in
creating community parks, trails and access
to local rivers and streams. A recent
example of a DRBA bi-state initiative is the
approval of a feasibility study by the
Virginia General Assembly for the creation
of a state park along the North and South
Mayo rivers in Virginia that would connect
to the Mayo River State Park in North
Carolina.
By promoting a bi-state network of rivers,
greenways, and trails, DRBA hopes to improve
the region’s quality of life, making the
area a better place in which to live, visit,
and do business.
DRBA Projects
All of these projects are open for member
participation, and we invite everyone to
join us. Together we will protect, preserve,
promote, and enjoy the river, streams, and
special landscapes and heritage.
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Mayo River State Park
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Stream monitoring
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Riverside parks
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River access points
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Fishery enhancement
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Regional eco-heritage
tourism
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Historical Batteau
Reenactment
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First Saturday outings
year-round
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River-related historic
preservation
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Educational programs and
displays
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Hiking, riding, and
portage trails
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Historical & archaeological research
Download the Dan River Basin Brochure, DRBA Annual Reports
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