Partner with Friends of the North Fork

Your brand. Your community. Your river.

Impact You Can See. Results You Can Measure.

Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River (FNFSR) is building momentum — connecting thousands of people each year to their watershed, inspiring students, equipping teachers, and keeping the community informed about river health.

When you partner with FNFSR, your brand appears where it matters most:

• In classrooms — sparking curiosity and stewardship in the next generation.

• On the river — visible at events, programs, and recreation sites.

• In trusted community updates — tied to our widely shared river health reports.

📧 Email us today at info@fnfsr.org
📞 Or call 540-456-1175

Our Reach (Jan–Aug 2025)

• 1,500+ students reached annually through school programs & RIPPLES

• 40 teachers engaged in watershed-focused training each year

• Hundreds attending community events like North Fork Fest and Rendezvous for the River

• Dozens of public talks, partnered programs, and outreach events

• 1,000+ volunteer hours contributed

• 15+ direct partner organizations (plus participation in the 20+ member Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative)

What Your Sponsorship Supports

Education & Outreach

• RIPPLES at North Fork Middle School – Turning hallways into a living watershed map with place-based lessons for every student.

• Weekly River Condition Reports – Trusted updates on E. coli, drought, and algae that reach thousands online, with health condition reporting continuing year-round.

• Educator Outreach – Giving teachers the tools to bring watershed learning into their classrooms.

• Community Presentations – Sharing river stewardship messages with civic clubs, libraries, and public events.

Community Events

• North Fork Fest – A celebration of recreation, conservation, and community with live music, races, and activities.

• Rendezvous for the River – Our signature riverside fundraiser featuring music, food, and a curated auction to support local river conservation.

Projects & Partnerships

• SVCC 82555 (NFWF) Initiative – Advancing agricultural BMP adoption through outreach, storytelling, and partner coordination.

• Virginia DEQ Impaired Stream Support – Helping landowners and stakeholders improve water quality in impaired segments.

• Public Access & Recreation – Expanding kayak access at Seven Bends State Park.

• EPA Cyanobacteria Study – Partnering with scientists and landowners to understand and address harmful algal blooms.

Our Leadership & Network

FNFSR staff and leadership are active in:

• Shenandoah County WRAC

• NSVRC committees

• Shenandoah County CAC

• Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative (SVCC)

• Woodstock Rotary

• Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce

• Woodstock Tree Advisory Committee

• Woodstock Water & Sewer Advisory Committee

We work hand-in-hand with Shenandoah & Rockingham counties and municipalities from Broadway to Strasburg on river health, public access, and community engagement.

Media & Digital Impact

• Regular feature articles in The Northern Virginia Daily

• Weekly emails with a 40% click rate (vs. nonprofit average 2–3%)

• Facebook: 450K+ views / 118K+ reach

• Instagram: 60K+ views / 11K+ reach

• Website: 7,900+ annual page views

• River reports regularly reaching 2,000–5,000 people per post

Sponsor Visibility

• Recognition in event materials, stage mentions, and partner communications

• Logo placement in programs and digital posts tied to reports, events, and education highlights

• Custom activations — from on-site presence to employee volunteer days

Looking Ahead

• Continuing weekly river health updates year-round

• Growing RIPPLES into additional schools

• Expanding SVCC partnership work for BMP education & engagement

Be Part of the Story

Your partnership keeps the river clean, the community connected, and the future flowing strong.

SPONSOR THE RENDEZVOUS FOR THE RIVER

📧 Email us today at info@fnfsr.org (preferred)
📞 Or call 540-456-1175