Welcome to FOLAR.

Friends of the Lower Appomattox River, or FOLAR is a nonprofit organization representing community leaders and citizens interested in promoting and enhancing the Appomattox River. FOLAR is sponsored by Crater Planning District Commission and is composed of 15 representatives, including 12 appointed by six jurisdictions along the river, one representing Virginia State University and two at-large members.

FOLAR works to protect the river and promote its natural beauty and history. For several years, FOLAR has been developing a regional greenway-blueway network of trails and water along the lower Appomattox River. Using this network, visitors to the river may hike or paddle their way along many miles of the river. FOLAR also has led a twice-yearly river cleanup, in the spring and fall, and regularly promotes tourism and economic development.