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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam today at the Green Pastures Recreation Area in Longdale.

Northam, State And Federal Officials, Note Cooperation At Green Pastures Rededication Ceremony

 
Longdale, VA (Sept. 24, 2021) - Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and a host of state and federal officials showed up (Friday, Sept. 24, 2021) at the now former Longdale Recreation Area - now formally renamed "Green Pastures" to talk about the historic agreement that was forged between the state and the Virginia Dept. of Agriculture which allows the recreation area to become part of the Douthat State Park operation.

He thanked many for their hard work and dedication in bringing to a successful conclusion much coordination, budgeting and cooperation for Green Pastures to once again be a popular recreation area.

Several other state and federal officials spoke about the range of cooperation it took to bring the recreation area into the Douthat State Park umbrella and Clifton Forge Mayor Pam Marshall recounted the joy many used to have as a result of being able to use the facility.

 
 
 

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