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Commission agrees to hear presentation on Nottoway River National Scenic River study after mixed local reaction

Southampton County Planning Commission · August 21, 2025
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Summary

After a listening session where riverfront landowners largely opposed a study, the Planning Commission voted to invite the presenter and place his PowerPoint on the next agenda so commissioners can review a feasibility study on designating the Nottoway River a National Scenic River.

Commissioner Austin reported on a recent listening session about a federal feasibility study to consider designating the Nottoway River as a National Scenic River; the river already has a state scenic designation. "It's a study," Austin told the commission, describing a proposed stewardship plan and a citizens committee to review findings.

Speakers at the listening session were mostly riverfront landowners and expressed concerns…

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