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Southampton County planning commission to seek presentation on Nottoway River scenic designation
Summary
Members discussed pursuing National Scenic River designation for the Nottoway River, citing conservation and grant opportunities, but also raised landowner concerns and misinformation at earlier meetings; the commission reached consensus to invite presenter Jamie Craig to speak at a future meeting.
The Southampton County Planning Commission spent the bulk of its September meeting discussing whether to pursue further study of a National Scenic River designation for the Nottoway River and agreed to try to bring a presenter back to the commission for a fuller briefing.
Members said the designation could provide federal recognition, access to some grant funding and conservation support while leaving local land‑use control intact. “It is the last one in Virginia,” a commissioner said during the discussion, arguing the river is a “jewel” and urging study to preserve its quality for future generations.
Supporters told the commission the designation is…
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