A few suggestions for places on the web to find out more about the New River and river-related activities.

AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVERS
The American Heritage Rivers Initiative is a U.S. government project that helps river communities make more efficient and effective use of federal resources. The New River was designated an American Heritage River in 1998.

PATHWAYS FOR RADFORD
In the City of Radford, a citizens’ group is helping to develop a network of pathways, including bikeways,
walkways, and trails. Learn more about the Pathways group.

UPPER NEW RIVER WATERSHED PROFILE
MIDDLE NEW RIVER WATERSHED PROFILE
"Surf your watershed" pages for the New River from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

VIRGINIA BIRDING AND
WILDLIFE TRAIL PAGE
Check out this link for information about the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries' Birding Trail program.

FRIENDS OF THE RIVERS OF VIRGINIA (FORVA)

Virginia's premiere statewide organization for river advocacy.

NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE NEW RIVER
NCNR, based in West Jefferson, NC, was created 30 years ago to fight a dam and reservoir proposed by Appalachian Power Company.  Having won that battle, NCNR has grown into a major force for river protection and advocacy for the New.