Many were hoping that our New River would undergo a study by DCR’s VA State Scenic Rivers Program to determine which sections of the river qualify for State Scenic Designation. However, the Giles County Board of Supervisors denied the study on June 30. There would be many positives if any section or sections the New River in Giles County qualified for scenic status. We are hopeful that the BOS will reconsider their decision and that a study will be allowed.
CCGC awarded two scholarships in June to local students, one from Giles High, and one from Narrows High. We plan to continue our scholarship fund so as to recognize deserving county youth.
CCGC voted July 13, to make a donation to the Giles Historical Society. We think it is important to recognize the history and culture of our county and to promote involvement in our local government.
CCGC voted to make a donation to the National Committee for New River. NCNR works diligently to protect New River by promoting responsible use of the river, by working with landowners who wish to protect their riverfront property for future generations, and by supporting communities that are faced with pollution of the river. NCNR supports CCGC in the effort to stop the Cumberland Park Project, which is a disposal site in the floodplain of the New River, for AEP’s fly ash. Such sites have been scientifically studied and proven to detrimental to human and aquatic life.
