Wild Virginia Accepting Applications for Clean Water Advocates this May
Clean water is critical for protecting human health and the environment in local communities and across the Commonwealth. Wild Virginia’s Clean Water Advocates Program is entering its third year of empowering individuals, communities, and organizations to protect Virginia’s water resources. The application for the 2025 program will open on May 16th.
This free online education program aims to equip Advocates with fundamental knowledge of federal and state water protection laws, regulatory processes, and basic advocacy skills in order to influence environmental decisions and outcomes. Clean Water Advocates makes accessible the complex legal and technical frameworks that undergird government decision making about environmental matters so that everyone has the potential to participate effectively in advocating for policies, regulations, laws, and practices that safeguard Virginia’s waterways.
How to Get Involved
Individuals interested in participating in the Wild Virginia Clean Water Advocates Program can get involved in several ways:
- Apply: Save the date for this May on when we will be accepting applications – make sure to join our email list here.
- Volunteer: Attend one of our events and learn how you can get involved in our advocacy efforts or educational outreach.
- Donate: Financial contributions support the program’s activities.
- Spread the Word: Share information about the importance of clean water and the program’s efforts with your community and networks.
By participating in the Wild Virginia Clean Water Advocates Program, individuals can play a crucial role in ensuring that Virginia’s waters remain clean and healthy for future generations.
No experience? NO PROBLEM? We are seeking all education, experience levels, backgrounds, and more to equip more members of the public with the tools necessary to plug in to protect our water quality. Here’s why it is important to be a clean water advocate:
- Preventing Waterborne Diseases
- Supporting Public Health
- Preserving Aquatic Ecosystems
- Protecting Natural Resources
- Supporting Agriculture and Industry
- Boosting Tourism and Recreation
- Ensuring Access for All
- Promoting Sustainable Practices
- Preparing for Climate Change
- Saving Our Future
By advocating for clean water, individuals, communities, and organizations can contribute to a healthier, more sustainable, and equitable world. Whether through volunteering, education, or influencing policy, everyone can play a part in this vital cause.