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meeting gave Irwin a standing ovation as Farmer read the citation presented to RLEFs founder.
RLEP began in 1970 when a group of young environmental activists in the county challenged a giant utility’s plans to erect huge towers and 138,000volt transmission lines through the heart of Rappahannock County. RLEP led a 15-month fight that forced the utility company to withdraw its plans. Since that early battle, RLEP has confronted and blunted other threats to our community and is one of the region’s most respected conservation groups.
RLEFs current efforts include a number of initiatives vitally important to protecting
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