National Pollinator Month is observed every June. It is a month devoted to celebrating our pollinators such as butterflies, bees, birds, and other species that maintain our ecosystems. All pollinators have faced declines because of habitat loss, disease, pesticide and herbicide use. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about pollinators, restoring their habitats, and… Read more
Two bobcat kittens were recently found sitting beside their mother on a roadside in Russell County. Their mother had been struck and killed by a vehicle. The kittens were fortunate. They were rescued and taken to the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, where they are now receiving the care they will need before they can eventually… Read more
Today, several environmental groups filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Clean Water Act permit for the controversial Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, or SSEP pipeline.In response, the Sierra Club, Wild Virginia, 7 Directions of Service, Haw River Assembly, and Appalachian Voices released the following statements: “SSEP would trench across streams and wetlands,… Read more
Today, seven conservation and community groups filed a court challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) authorization for Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, to construct the MVP Southgate gas pipeline. The petition for review, filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), Appalachian Mountain Advocates, and Sierra Club in the United States Court of Appeals… Read more
The Chesapeake Bay Program is currently revising the next version of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. Yet despite the fact that Tribal Nations have stewarded these lands and waters for thousands of years, the current agreement includes zero signatories representing Tribal Nations. The program’s goals also lack the incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge and fail to… Read more
The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) along with the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) and Wild Virginia submitted comments to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) on DEQ’s failure to address pollution from PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” coming from the Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant in Danville, Virginia. Sampling from the plant shows… Read more
The public has a chance to tell officials that we want them to enforce the law, to protect people and the environment from PFAS being discharged to the James River in Scottsville. PFAS are a class of dangerous contaminants commonly known as “forever chemicals” and samples collected at a treatment plant operated by the Rivanna… Read more
Tune in to this podcast episode of Wild Virginia Virtual Coffee Talk, where BJ Lark, activist and talented vocalist, talks about her work in the environmental justice movement and what inspires her to keep fighting for equity through art. Bernadette “BJ” Lark is an activist with over 35 years of experience as an artist, vocalist,… Read more
When you become a member of Wild Virginia your voice is amplified and you make a difference for wild places. Wild Virginia members also enjoy a plethora of different benefits!! Just show your Wild Virginia Member Card. Join/Renew Your Membership Here We will continue to add benefits as we build partnerships with area businesses. If… Read more
Here’s some of what’s happening with this exciting campaign for Virginia’s Water Future. Please stay informed and involved. Highlights include the following, with details shown below: · A Platform to improve Virginia’s water protection policies · The SUN SING in Place Concert this Thursday at 7:00 p.m., featuring our Campaign! Platform Submitted to Water Board… Read more