Applications Open May 15 for Wild Virginia’s Clean Water Advocates Program Clean water is a human right, but the decisions that shape what ends up in our rivers and what flows through our communities are often complex, and not everyone who wants to advocate has the knowledge or skills to influence the outcome. Wild Virginia’s… Read more
Earth Day started in 1970 as a call to pay attention to what is happening around us and to take responsibility for the places we call home. More than 50 years later, that idea still holds up. It is not about doing everything at once. It is about choosing to start somewhere. If you are… Read more
Richmond, VA – (Wednesday, April 8, 2026) – Governor Spanberger has signed HB1073, a bill that strengthens leak detection and repair standards for certain intrastate natural gas pipelines across Virginia. Introduced by Delegate Sam Rasoul and supported by Wild Virginia and partners across the Commonwealth, HB1073 requires the State Corporation Commission to establish regulations that… Read more
Thanks to the voices of Wild Virginia supporters and partners across the Commonwealth, two important conservation bills have passed the Virginia General Assembly. HB 597 and HB 1073 represent significant progress for both wildlife protection and public safety. These bills will help improve habitat connectivity, reduce wildlife vehicle collisions, and strengthen oversight of natural gas… Read more
Each year on March 22, the United Nations recognizes World Water Day, a global observance focused on the importance of freshwater and the need to protect it. The day traces back to the UN’s Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species and broader global efforts to safeguard natural resources. World Water Day is intended to… Read more
Virginia has taken an important step towards safer roads. The Virginia House Appropriations Subcommittee: Commerce, Agriculture & Natural Resources and full House Appropriations Committee passed HB 597, legislation that creates the Wildlife Corridor Grant Fund to support wildlife crossings and corridor infrastructure across the Commonwealth. Next the bill will go before the full House of… Read more
Every year in Virginia, thousands of drivers collide with wildlife. These crashes cause serious injuries and deaths, and cost millions in property damage and emergency response. Virginia ranks among the top ten states for wildlife-vehicle collisions, yet proven solutions exist. Properly designed wildlife crossings can reduce collisions by up to 96%, protecting both drivers and… Read more
Virginia organizations fight to protect the Potomac River from PFAS contamination Wild Virginia and Potomac Riverkeeper Network filed a lawsuit this week challenging a state water pollution permit that they say fails to protect public health and wildlife from dangerous “forever chemicals” at Fort Belvoir, one of the Army’s largest installations. The Problem: PFAS Without… Read more
Imagine standing at the edge of a cold, clear mountain stream, the kind that tumbles over mossy rocks and cuts through ancient forest. You hear nothing but the sound of water and wind, maybe the rustle of a deer in the underbrush. This is Virginia’s wild heart — and it needs people like you. Becoming… Read more
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… Read more