Resource Protection Projects
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Nature and Beauty Drive Parkway Tourism
These strategies support tourism-driven economic development by maintaining the natural resources that draw visitors to the Parkway, including daytime scenic views and nighttime dark skies for stargazing. These efforts show how conservation and economic development can be mutually supportive.
Resource Protection Project Updates
PROJECT UPDATES
Viewshed Analysis: Clemson Park Break
Resource Protection, Project Updates
Date: June 17
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation partnered with Clemson University’s Institute for Parks to bring a small group of faculty and interdisciplinary graduate students to the Parkway in May 2026 to…
PROJECT UPDATES
Viewshed Analysis: Spatial Analysis
Resource Protection, Project Updates
Date: June 17
The Viewshed Analysis Action Team, which includes staff from the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the National Park Service, and several regional land trusts, selected the Chesapeake Conservancy’s Conservation Innovation Center…
PROJECT UPDATES
Dark Sky Surveys
Resource Protection, In the News, On the Parkway, Project Updates, The Plan in Action, Visitor Experience
Date: March 04
In March, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation partnered with seven colleges and universities (Colgate University, Wellesley College, University of Virginia, Radford University, Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina at…
Current Needs
As we implement the Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan, we continually seek out information, contacts, guidance, and other assistance. See how you can help right now.
