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While the litigation that exposed the threat to users of Virginia’s public rivers has concluded, much of the expense associated with the defense of the public’s right to freely use and enjoy them in a responsible and legal manner remains.  The defendants stood up for all Virginians and spent over two years of their lives defending river users’ rights in court.  Please don’t allow them to be stuck with all of the debt associated with fighting for all of us.

Friends of the Rivers of Virginia (FORVA), a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization, is supporting efforts to fight this attempt to privatize a public river and is serving as the fiscal steward for the VRDF.  Tax exempt contributions to support FORVA’s non-profit purposes, including their support for VRDF’s litigation efforts, can be made through this link.  Any proceeds raised in excess of those required to defend this case will be donated to non-profit organizations whose mission is conservation and stewardship of our state’s rivers. 

For online donations please click the “Donate” button.

For checks or money orders send to:

Friends of the Rivers of Virginia (FORVA) (a 501(c)(3) registered charity)
PO Box 1750
Roanoke, VA 24008

!! Please write VA Rivers Defense Fund in the Memo Line !!

Download the VRDF donation flyer for display at retailers, sending to club members or posting on message boards/forums.

Additional “perks” for donating:

For a limited time, all of those who make a donation of $100.00 or more, will receive Steven Moore’s Catch Guide series of four e-books Wade Fishing the Rappahannock River of Virginia, Wade Fishing the Rapidan River of Virginia, Wade and Shoreline Fishing the Potomac River for Smallmouth Bass, Trout and Smallmouth Fishing on the North Branch of the Potomac, a $39.80 value.  Simply email email virginiariversdefensefund.org with “donation discount code” in the subject line.

Thanks to those listed below from whom we have received donations as of 10/5/12.  Also, a special thanks to Jeff Kelble (Shanandoah Riverkeeper ), Pat Calvert (James Riverkeeper), Bill Tanger(FORVA President), Dan Genest and Jason Halbert (Oakhill Fund) for their faithful support and time put towards this cause.

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If you have questions email:  virginiariversdefensefund@gmail.com

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!