FOLAR works in partnership with the community to conserve and protect the Appomattox for ALL to enjoy. The means to this end focuses on a bigger picture that involves developing environmental awareness, active lifestyles, outdoor recreation, regional cooperation, tourism, community support, and overall economic growth of the region. In keeping with its mission, FOLAR: • Develops and maintains the Appomattox River Trail (A.R.T.) a 25+ mile trail system with 8 boat access points, 3 marinas, 11 historical sites, and 12 miles of riverside trail networks, and 16 riverside parks – all of which FOLAR created, improved, or maintains through its network of volunteers and donors. • Devotes resources to monitoring and protecting water quality and organizes regular regional river cleanup campaigns. • Promotes tourism and economic development by hosting and promoting events like the annual 5K TRAIL RUN and PADDLE-or-BATTLE • Provides programming to promote regional education and stewardship including educational videos, teacher guides, and outdoor youth programs and the FOLAR Environmental Stewardship Scholarship with the John Randolph Foundation. COVER PHOTO CREDIT: danieljonesfoto.com @danieljonesfoto A sunrise jog on the Hopewell Riverwalk, which overlooks the confluence of the James and Appomattox River, a designated Virginia Scenic River.