Chesapeake Bay is Impaired!
(Published July 2001) It’s true. Since 1999, Chesapeake Bay has been on EPA’s “impaired waters” list. What does this mean? Stated simply,...
Waterfront Property Stewardship II - Nutrification
(Published June 2001) In addition to the cardinal rule of never throwing anything into the water, there are many other actions that...
Waterfront Property Stewardship I - Nutrification
(Published May 2001) Waterfront property owners are blessed with a unique environment in which to live. Along with that blessing comes...
The Truth About Sludge as "Free Fertilizer"
(Published December 2004) Sewage sludge and poultry litter are commonly touted as “free fertilizer.” In fact, all forms of animal waste...
Shoreline Erosion
(Published April 2001) Shoreline erosion is evident, even in the smallest creeks, anywhere in the County where there are steep banks...


Learn about solar: Info sessions - Kilmarnock Aug. 7, Gloucester Aug. 8
The newly launched Solar Co-op for the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula – Three Rivers Solar Co-op – is holding informational sessions...


Kilmarnock Climate Awareness March Recap
More than 160 people, including many NAPS members, walked a little over a mile down Main Street in Kilmarnock, waving signs and chatting...


Greg Leaves on a High Note
On April 6, just days before packing up to leave Northumberland County, Dr. Greg Haugan attended the County Board of Supervisors meeting...


Mystery at Spring Highway Sweep
The ever-faithful NAPS volunteers cleaned up Route 200 between Wicomico Church and Tipers Bridge on April 18th. It was a lovely day and...


NAPS Eco-Tour Expands
With an additional feature and careful timing, the student Eco-Tour June 8 funded by NAPS was doubled. A group of forty Northumberland...













































