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Board backs Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s ‘Blue Ridge Rising’ funding push
Summary
The board unanimously approved a resolution supporting full funding for the Blue Ridge Rising strategic plan and backing the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and National Park Service recovery efforts after storm damage.
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and the Blue Ridge Rising initiative to secure funding for repairs and strategic implementation following storm damage.
A presenter representing the foundation described damage to parkway assets — including trails and Mabry Mill — and said the Foundation is coordinating with the National Park Service to seek funds and philanthropic support to restore visitor experiences across the 29 counties the parkway touches.
The presenter said local businesses dependent on fall “leaf‑peeping” tourism suffered revenue loss after the storm and argued county support for the foundation’s strategic plan would help secure federal and philanthropic funds. The board voted to accept the resolution by unanimous voice vote and asked staff for copies of the Blue Ridge Rising strategic plan.
What’s next: Staff will provide supervisors with copies of the Blue Ridge Rising strategic plan and the board’s resolution will be transmitted to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and National Park Service as requested.
