The Cowpasture River flows through some of western Virginia’s most scenic, rural landscape. Beginning in Highland County, it flows south through Bath, Alleghany, and Botetourt Counties for over 80 miles. At Iron Gate, it joins the Jackson River to form the James River. People who experience the river, whether as residents or visitors, find that its beauty and peace remain with them always. The Association was formed in 1972 by lovers of the river to try to make sure the Cowpasture remains clean and healthy into the future for all who enjoy it.
How is the River Running?
View current and historical field observations of the Cowpasture and Bullpasture Rivers featuring water temperature, discharge, specific water conductance, peak streamflow, field measurements, field/lab water-quality samples and more.
Cowpasture: McKinney Hollow/Clifton Forge
Bullpasture: Williamsville/Bath County
The River Runs Newsletter
Our Spring 2023 edition of The River Runs is now available.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Ø From the President
Ø The Decline of Northern Bobwhite Quail
Ø Water Flow Data
Ø Meet our New Board Nominees
Ø Executive Assistant’s Corner
Ø Annual Meeting Invitation
Ø Walton Tract Clean-Up
Ø Proxy Ballot
Ø River Memory from Dave Peters
Ø Join or Renew Your Membership
Pipeline Updates
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Updates
The CRPA Board of Directors has conscientiously tracked the progress of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline application before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and before the U. S. Forest Service. The Cowpasture River Preservation Association has contributed to the greater public dialogue in two areas of critical concern – i.e., the erosion of soil, debris and rock in rugged mountainous terrain, and the threats to surface and ground water quality. Both water quality issues devolve from the essence of our corporate charter and represent the vital concerns of our membership who are primarily riparian landowners.
Latest News
2023 CRPA Annual Meeting and Dinner
SAVE THE DATE!SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023 Join us for good company and excellent food at our Annual Meeting and Dinner 5:00—6:00 pm Social Hour and Raffle6:00—7:00 pm Catered Dinner7:00—8:00 pm...
A Call for Evaluation of the Role of Regional-Scale Environmental Toxicity In Population Declines of Northern Bobwhite Quail
Click the link below to read the full text of the research prospectus: A Call for Evaluation of the Role of Regional-Scale Environmental Toxicity In Population Declines of Northern Bobwhite...