Headwaters

Land Use

Augusta County

Comprehensive Plan

Augusta County has an updated comprehensive plan Comprehensive Plan which will guide growth and development in the area for the next 20 years. Currently, public meetings are being held on economic growth strategies, and ordinances are being drafted for erosion and sediment control.

Agricultural Task Force

Augusta County enlisted a committee in 2007 to evaluate and find a way to compromise and maintain our agricultural system and hinder the recession of good farm land. To read their findings and recommendations, visit www.co.augusta.va.us

Land Use Issues by Watershed

JMU students work with GIS to develop maps and sampling sites. Below is a picture of Augusta and Rockingham Counties watersheds which may cause land use issues.

Sampling Sites on the Upper Watershed

Facts and Figures for Augusta County

Facts and Figures

Water Monitors

Area Growth

The rapid growth over a 40 year period is evident in Augusta County just by looking at one portion of the county. Below are 3 aerial maps at different time invervals. 1966, 1983, and 2005.

Fishersville 1966

Fishersville 1983

Fishersville 2005

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