With A Little Help From Our Friends
Spirit of Moonpie and I spent the 10th through the 12th on the Nottoway and Blackwater launching from the VDGIF landing at Hercules. The water was normal and 82 degrees. Air temps ranged from 73 to 90 degrees. Read more →

As recorded by John Bunch, acting Secretary

The monthly meeting at The Paul D. Camp Community College Workforce Center Conference Room had 7 people attending, including BNRP Board Members:  Jeff Turner, Nancy Turner, Sherri Woodard, and Anne Parker. Bobby Turner and visiting Lawson Wallace, with his 2 parents from Wakefield, were in attendance along with John Bunch acting as Secretary due to Felice Hancock’s absence. Read more →

Spirit of Moonpie and I spent the 22^nd through the 24^th on the Nottoway below Hercules.   The water was stained, low and 73 degrees.  Air temps ranged from 51 to 85.  This was the last land based patrol until fall for sure.  The Skeeters on this trip bout ate us up and the no-shoulders where everywhere.  Read more →

Spirit of Moonpie and I spent the 3rd through the 5th on the Blackwater below Franklin. The water was fast and a very cold 36 degrees. Air temps ranged from 26 to 55. Read more →

Blackwater-Nottoway Riverkeeper Program
December 11, 2013
As recorded by Felice Hancock, Recording Secretary

The meeting had 7 members present, with Board of Directors attending as follows: Jeff Turner, Curtis Newsome, Nancy Turner, and Sherri Woodard. President Curtis Newsome opened the meeting with a welcome and requested that Felice Hancock read the minutes of the November meeting. Read more →

Blackwater/Nottoway Riverkeeper Program

As recorded by Felice Hancock, Secretary

The meeting had 8 members and 2 guests present, with Board of Directors attending as follows: Curtis Newsome, Jeff Turner, Anne Parker and Nancy Turner.
Curtis Newsome opened the meeting with a welcome and requested that the minutes from the June 2013 meeting be read. Jeff Turner motioned to approve the minutes, Nancy Turner seconded. Read more →

Spirit of Moonpie and I spent the 11^th through the 13^th on the Blackwater below the VDGIF ramp on Rt. 603.  The water was clear, 60 degrees and 5.85 ft. on the USGS gauge at Burdette.  That is bout as perfect a condition for the river to be in for fishing on that part of the river.  Read more →

The Blackwater-Nottoway Riverkeeper Program

As recorded by Anne Parker

The meeting had 6 members in attendance, and the Board of Director’s who were present are as follows:  Jeff Turner, Nancy Turner and Anne Parker. Read more →