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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urban forest
May 28, 2025

Restoring Urban Forests: Reclaiming Green Spaces in Our Cities

Urban forests are more than just patches of green in a sea of concrete—they are essential lifelines for healthy, sustainable cities. As urban populations swell and land use shifts toward development, the decline of natural green spaces has become a pressing concern. Restoring urban forests is not just an environmental imperative; it’s a critical step… Read more