In the heart of Virginia’s forests, rivers, and mountains, a quiet but powerful force is at work—Wild Virginia: we’re a nonprofit organization devoted to protecting and connecting wild lands and waters through advocacy, education, and citizen engagement. If you cherish clean water, thriving wildlife, and unspoiled landscapes, now is the time to support the work of Wild Virginia. Whether through a donation or membership, your contribution plays a crucial role in defending Virginia’s natural treasures.

What Wild Virginia Does

Wild Virginia works tirelessly to safeguard Virginia’s wild ecosystems. Our work spans a variety of critical efforts:

• Protecting Forests and Wildlife Corridors: Wild Virginia fights against destructive development projects and advocates for smart, sustainable management of our public lands. We work to ensure that wildlife has room to roam and that sensitive habitats are preserved for generations.
• Defending Clean Water: Through hands-on programs and public education campaigns (including our Clean Water Advocates Program), Wild Virginia protects Virginia’s rivers and streams from pollution, sedimentation, and the impacts of pipeline construction.
• Challenging Harmful Projects: The organization has taken strong stands against large-scale industrial projects, like gas pipelines, that threaten to fragment forests and pollute water resources. With legal action, public pressure, and grassroots mobilization, we’ve helped stop or stall these threats.
• Building a Movement of Environmental Stewards: From online programs to public hikes, Wild Virginia inspires people to connect with and advocate for nature. We train citizens to speak up and engage in environmental decision-making at the local, state, and federal levels.

Why Your Support Matters

As a nonprofit, Wild Virginia relies on the generosity of people like you to fund our work. Here’s why your contribution—no matter the size—makes a real difference:

• Amplify Your Voice: Every member adds weight to the organization’s advocacy. When policymakers see that Wild Virginia has the backing of concerned citizens, your voice carries further.
• Protect What You Love: Your donation directly supports boots-on-the-ground efforts—like monitoring pipeline construction sites for violations or holding agencies accountable for forest management decisions.
• Educate and Empower the Next Generation: Membership dues help fund education programs that instill environmental stewardship in young people, building a foundation for future advocacy and action.
• Be Part of a Community That Cares: Supporting Wild Virginia connects you to a network of like-minded individuals who care deeply about nature, conservation, and climate justice.

Ways to Support

There are multiple ways you can get involved:

• Become a Member: Join a growing community of members who are committed to protecting Virginia’s wild places. Memberships come with benefits like event invitations, newsletters, advocacy updates, and special discounts.
• Make a One-Time or Monthly Donation: Whether it’s $10 or $100, your financial support sustains the campaigns and programs that keep our waters clean and our forests standing.
• Volunteer: From marketing, to research, data and IT, event support, and anything in between, Wild Virginia thrives on the energy of volunteers. If you have time to give, your skills and passion are always welcome.
• Spread the Word: Share Wild Virginia’s mission on social media, invite friends to events, or bring someone on a hike. The more people who know about the cause, the stronger the movement becomes.

Virginia’s natural beauty isn’t something we can take for granted. It must be defended, nurtured, and celebrated. By supporting Wild Virginia, you’re doing more than donating to a cause—you’re investing in the future of clean water, thriving wildlife, and resilient forests.

Join the movement. Protect the wild. Support Wild Virginia today.