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By J.W. GARNER
Rappahannock News Contributing Writer
“Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink.” The old line from the “Ancient Mariner” has become a number one concern to the citizens of Virginia, emphasized during the prolonged droughts of the last three years. The abuse and deterioration of the resources in the Chesapeake Bay have moved public to action. Virginia streams form nine giant river systems, four of which drain into the Chesapeake Bay. As these streams and rivers wind more than 3,000 miles through the Virginia countryside residents have increasingly become concerned about their quality of water.
At a recent meeting, the Board of Forestry endorsed the Department of Forestry’s new emphasis to protect and enhance the streams, lakes, and rivers of Virginia. The Department of Forestry has established broad goals and specific objectives to improve forestry activities which might adversely impact water quality.
Beginning July 1, the Board of Forestry, recognizing that water quality is an integral component of the forest resource committed the efforts and resources of the Department of Forestry to protect and en
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