NAPS Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship

The NAPS Fall Highway Cleanup crew (from left): Mike Ahart, Alice Imbur, Darnell Jayne, Shauna McCranie, Jack Yunker, Robin Blake, Mary Martha Stewart, Don Imbur, Martha Tallent, Laura Stone, and Bonnie Reif (not shown). A crew of 11 volunteers cleared the roadsides and gullies during the NAPS Fall Highway Cleanup, Sunday, October 5th. Fourteen large bags of trash plus several oversized items were removed from Route 200 between Wicomico Church and the Glebe Point Bridge to be

Please help us celebrate this year's  Northumberland Distinguished Citizen, A. Mason Brent, at  the NAPS Fall Social , Sunday Oct. 19. 4-7pm at the Tavern Meeting Building/Grounds in Heathsville.   Register online   today! The Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) has named A. Mason Brent the 2025 Distinguished Citizen Award recipient for his dedication to conservation and service to the Northumberland County community. The Brent family has owned the

Saturday, October 25 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Northumberland Middle School bus parking lot. These events collect used and unwanted...

With clear skies and calm seas, 52 volunteers helped to remove trash from Cockrells Creek during the 2025 NAPS Creek Cleanup, Sunday,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : September 1, 2025 CONTACT: Mike Ahart, president stewardship@NAPSva.org Coalition of more than 40 local...

by Andy Sitison, NAPS Project Lead, Ghost Pot Program Last year, I began a project to collect "ghost pots" from a tidal river off the...

In a remarkable demonstration of leadership and community spirit, Scouting America Troop 250 transformed the Kirkland Grove Campground...

Due to a breach in the dam at Gardy’s Millpond, the DWR public boat ramp is closed and the public is advised not to boat or recreate on...

Free Cargo Nets will be available while supplies last during the 'Cover Your Load' events at Northumberland Disposal/Recycling Centers,...

Visit the NAPS booth at the 2025 Strawberry Festival, Saturday May 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the grounds of St. Stephen's...