Protecting and Connecting your Favorite Wild Places

What We Do

  • Strengthen habitat connectivity through increased wildlife crossings and corridors
  • Protect water quality by preventing the release of forever chemicals, like PFAS
  • Limit the environmental harms of the Mountain Valley Pipeline
  • Train dedicated volunteers through our Clean Water Advocates Program
  • Provide educational opportunities to connect people to the wild places they love

How We Do It

  • Advocate to decision-makers for the connectivity and integrity of Virginia’s wild places
  • Empower diverse communities to participate in the regulatory process
  • Convene stakeholder groups to amplify impact
  • Connect people to a safer, more inclusive outdoors

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July 15, 2025

Habitat Connectivity for the Spineless: Fragmentation Hurts Invertebrates Too

When we talk about habitat connectivity and wildlife corridors, the spotlight often falls on large, charismatic animals like bears, deer, or bobcats. But what about the countless small, spineless creatures that keep ecosystems functioning? Invertebrates—such as insects, spiders, worms, and crustaceans—make up the majority of Earth’s species and are the unsung heroes of pollination, decomposition,… Read more