Watershed Planning

DRBA and our partners help develop plans for local governments, farmers and property owners to make sure our natural and cultural resources stay protected and preserved for future generations. We have developed outdoor recreational, trails, greenways, blueways, blue trails, climate change and riparian buffer plans. Contact DRBA for more information about how we can help you keep our watershed healthy!

DRBA & Partner Plans

• Dan River Recreation and Stewardship Plan, 2023
• Rockingham County Outdoor Recreation Master Plan, 2023
• Caswell County, NC Heritage Trail Plan, 2012
• Martinsville/Henry County Rivers and Trails Master Plan 2019
• Beaches to Bluegrass - Mountains to Sea Connecting to the Dan River Basin Master Plan 2020
• Martinsville/Henry County, VA Recreational Plan 2008
• Patrick County, VA Outdoor Recreation Plan 2013 
• Philpott Lake Outdoor Recreation Plan 2009
• Pathways Plan, Rockingham County, NC 2008
• Rockingham County, NC Jobs, Forests & Rivers Plan 
• Smith River Small Towns Plan  2013
• Philpott Lake Blueway
• Southern Virginia Wild Blueway
• Water Quality Implementation Plan (2016)
• Smith River Water Flows Executive Summary 2016
• Rockingham County Blueway Guide 2021