News Articles
DRBA Educates the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards
December 20, 2024
Thanks to a generous grant from the Roanoke Women’s Foundation, the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) partnered with Snow Creek Elementary in Franklin County to provide all students in grades K-5 with real world environmental science focused projects, presentations and activities over the last two years. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Anti-Litter Campaign Focuses on the Dan River
December 10, 2024
With a generous sponsorship from The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region and Danville Parks and Recreation, the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) successfully completed an anti-litter campaign this year to raise awareness about protecting the Dan River. The campaign, called “Love the Dan River” focused on solutions to litter issues happening along the Dan River. During the campaign, DRBA addressed simple ways people can make a positive impact in their daily lives on the environment around them. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
First Adaptive Fishing Dock in Henry County, VA
December 9, 2024
On December 5, officials from Henry County, Eco Ambassador Council (EAC), and the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) cut the ribbon to officially open the first adaptive fishing dock in Henry County, VA. The dock is located at the river access at the Monogram Smith River Sports Complex in Axton, VA. Up until now, there wasn’t one river access among the fifteen that exist along the Smith River, that provided access for adaptive users.
Volunteers in Caswell Making a Difference
December 9, 2024
Volunteers in Caswell Making a Difference for Local Trails
Local Orthodontists Help Create Environmental Education Legacy
October 28, 2024
With a generous sponsorship from Jones and DeShon Orthodontics and Roanoke Valley Orthodontics, the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) worked over the past twelve months with Meadowview Elementary, Patrick Henry Elementary and Martinsville Middle School to build lasting environmental education programs that align with Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) guidelines and provide authentic hands-on opportunities for students. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
