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The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection is dedicated to preserving the natural resources and rural character of Rappahannock County, Virginia. Who and What We Are • A local citizen-based conservation group open to all who share our values and vision. • A non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) corporation staffed by volunteers. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The League is nonpartisan and does not support political candidates. • Affiliated with state and regional conservation groups, including the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Virginia Conservation Network. • Guided by a Board of Directors comprised of county residents, local landowners, and regional enthusiasts. A Little History. In 1970, eighty-five conservationists in a young environmental group challenged a giant utility’s plans to erect huge towers and 138,000-volt transmission lines through the heart of Rappahannock County. RLEP led a 15month fight that forced the utility to withdraw its plans. In the years since, the League has confronted other threats to the rural community it serves. Now one of the region’s senior conservation groups, RLEP is a respected voice for environmental protection and carefully planned growth—a voice heard well beyond the county’s Kwriprs
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