About Us

The natural appeal of York County and the Historic Triangle is quickly disappearing.
Uncontrolled development is irreversibly destroying the last vestiges of our region’s character.

Keep the Rural in “Rural Residential”


We are dismayed and fearful that this unstoppable trend will continue. 

The developers "win", while our Citizen/Voters "lose". It's the great zero-sum game brought about by detached & unconcerned civic leaders.

The results:

  • Permanent loss of regional beauty & wildlife habitat.
  • Extreme increases in traffic & crime.
  • More strain on emergency services.
  • Higher taxes.
  • School overcrowding.

VOLUNTEER to HELP PRESERVE OUR COUNTY

The future of York County depends on you!

Mission

  • Our mission is to advocate for measured, smart growth.
  • Enhance our community, attract tourism, and to enrich the lives of ALL residents in York County, Williamsburg & James City County...


  • We strive to educate ALL Citizens on where elected officials stand on the critical issues of Conservation & Preservation!
  • When they are “wrong” it leaves permanent damage to our Neighborhoods.
  • THERE ARE NO NEGATIVE REPERCUSSIONS of Elected or un-Elected bureaucrats!

Vision

  • Identify key areas for conservation & preserve open spaces.
  • Partner with Municipalities & developers to control infrastructure spending.
  • Advocate & support Article XI (section 1) of the Constitution of Virginia.

CONSERVATION WORKS!  

The Historic Virginia Land Conservancy has a 30 year track record to prove it. We are proud to join them in their efforts to protect our region.

Strategic Objectives

OFFICERS


President
Ron Struble

Retired Special Agent

Naval Criminal Investigative Service

Vice President
Dana DeJager

Business Analytics Director

Riverside Health System

Vice President
Steven F. Kennedy

Investment Strategist

Williamsburg Financial Group

Vice President
Montee Jons
20 years of service
York County
Planning Commission



Treasurer
Thomas (Tom) Chamberlain

Retired

Newport News Shipbuilding

BOARD of DIRECTORS


Carolyn Broun

York County Resident

Gerald Denion

Retired Federal Employee

Andrea Wilson

Multi-generational resident

Dianne Howell

Educator

Preserve Queens Lake Leadership

Richard Howell

Colonel, USAF, (ret.)

Defense Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Conserve York County Foundation

270 Barlow Road

Williamsburg, VA 23188

Conserve York County Foundation

The Conserve York County Foundation is proud to partner with the Historic Virginia Land Conservancy.

Conserve York County Foundation

is a 501-c-3

non-profit organization.

Donations are tax deductible

Tax ID #85-2122425