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Wood Turtles Need Our Help
The Wood Turtle inhabits only the northernmost region of Virginia, from the counties of Arlington and Fairfax west through Frederick County and Shenandoah County. A protected species, given a Virginia Wildlife Action Plan rating of Tier 1 – Critical Conservation Need – Glyptemys insculpta faces many threats. Due to continual urbanization and intense habitat destruction,… Read more
Outdoor First Aid Training!
On July 9th and 10th, learn first aid for outdoor excursions alongside Wild Virginia’s President, Ernie Reed, in a two-day Outdoor First Aid learning program, taught by Matt Rosefsky. With 10% of the course proceeds going to Wild Virginia, this is a great event to not only support us, but to learn how to take… Read more
Three steps to fight the Atlantic Coast Pipeline – Make Sure to Comment Before June 2nd!
It is not too late to become a FERC Intervenor!! The deadline to sign up and comment is June 2nd. Wild Virginia works to keep you informed about when and how you can best make your voice heard. One of those moments is now. 1) Make Comments: The Forest Service is calling for comments on… Read more
Sample Comments – USFS – 05/17/16
SAMPLE COMMENTS USFS – 5-17-2016
What is The True Economic Costs of the Mountain Valley Pipeline?
A study released on May 18 examines effects on areas close to the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) right-of-way during and after construction. Some of the external costs described would be: lost property value along the right-of-way: $779,400 to $2.4 million reduced tax revenues a decrease in economic development ecosystem damage and loss: $119.1 – $130.8… Read more
Sample Scoping Comments – ACP
Scoping Comment Ideas: There are so many reasons to reject this new pipeline route through Virginia’s national forests. Here are just a few to help you get started. Please contact us if you need more. A right of way for the pipeline should be rejected because…. Harm to Special Biological Areas: The new proposed route… Read more
Wild Ways: Building Natural Highways for Animals
Large mammals have roamed the Earth for millions of years. From the lions and elephants of the Serengeti, to the bison and grizzly bears of North America, these animals are essential to their surrounding ecosystems. Many are indicator species that signal the health of their ecosystem simply through their presence. These large organisms often control… Read more
Wrenched explores civil disobedience and the defense of wilderness
Join us on April 27th at 7pm in the Gallery Room at Newcomb Hall, UVA where Wild Virginia will be screening the documentary, Wrenched. The film describes the impact writer and environmental activist Edward Abbey had on the emerging environmental movement of the 1970s and 80s and the lasting impression he had on the young activists of… Read more