Virginia’s Buffer Summit

The Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium held our annual Buffer Summit on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 at Hungry Mother State Park

The theme this year was Buffers Across Virginia: People, Place, and Purpose and included a pre-session visit to the Dry Run Restoration Site, insightful presentations and afternoon sessions at Hungry Mother State Park and a post-session tour of the Marion Fish Hatchery.

Thanks and Appreciation

Thank you to Hungry Mother State Park for welcoming us and to the Summit Planning Team for your support in making the day a success. This year’s Summit was hosted by the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium in partnership with the Clinch River Soil & Water Conservation District, Crater Planning District Commission, Rappahannock River Roundtable, Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative, and the Virginia Department of Forestry.

The Consortium extends its appreciation to all of our presenters and session leaders! We could not do this without your willingness to share your time and expertise.

Thank you all and we can’t wait to share more about the next Summit! Check back in Spring 2027 for information on date, location, and registration.