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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July 22, 2025

Water, Wildlife, and the Powhatan Algonquian Tribal Nations

The Chickahominy Indian Tribe is a federally recognized tribe based in eastern Virginia. The people have lived in the region for centuries, primarily along the Chickahominy River. Historically, they were farmers, hunters, and fishers, and they played a significant role during early English colonization, including interactions with the Jamestown settlers. Today, the tribe is centered… Read more