Basics of Rural Historic Districts

Guidelines for evaluating and documenting Rural Historic Districts from the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service.

Hydraulic Fracturing

The recent surge in oil and gas leases in Essex County has led many area residents to express concern over the possible impacts Fracking.

VOF Mineral Policies

Citizens express concerns about VOF mineral policies at forum.

Conservation Easements

Donating a conservation easement permanently protects a property from excess development, regardless of who owns the land in the future.

Tax Benefits of Conservation Easements

Helpful info from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF).