Conservation/Environmental
American Chestnut Foundation, Virginia Chapter
Fauquier CountyP.O. Box 868
Marshall, VA 20116
Phone: 540-364-0364 Web: www.acf.org About: To restore the American chestnut tree to its native forests through a scientific research and breeding program developed by TACF's founders.TACF has received funding support from the National Forest Foundation for research to restore the American chestnut tree to its native woodlands. More Info...American Farmland Trust
Region-Wide1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 80
Washington, DC
Phone: 202-331-7300 Web: www.farmland.org/ About: To stop the loss of productive farmland and to promote farming practices that lead to a healthy environment. More Info...Blue Ridge Foothills Conservancy
Madison CountyP.O. Box 116
Hood, VA 22723
Phone: 540-948-5444 Web: www.cnpr.org/BRFC/index2.htm About: To conserve, through voluntary land protection, the agricultural, scenic, natural, historic and recreational resources that define the rural character of our communities. More Info...Campaign for Loudoun's Future
Loudoun County Web: www.loudounsfuture.org/ About: Individual citizens and community based organizations deeply concerned over the impact of proposed massive increases in residential development on the communities and quality of life. More Info...Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Region-Wide1108 East Main Street, Suite 1
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-780-1392 Web: www.cbf.org About: To restore and sustain the Bay's ecosystem by substantially improving the water quality and productivity of the watershed, with respect to water clarity, resilience of the system, and diversity and abundance of living resources, and to maintain a high quality of life for the people of the Chesapeake Bay region. More Info...Citizens for Fauquier County
Fauquier CountyP.O. Box 3486
Warrenton, VA 20188
Phone: 540-351-0547 Web: www.citizensforfauquier.org/ About: To preserve the natural, historic and agricultural resources of Fauquier County and to protect the county's unique quality of life through education and leadership. More Info...Friends of Barboursville
Orange CountyP.O. Box 60
Barboursville, VA 22923
Web: www.b-ville.net/ About: Friends of Barboursville, Inc. (FOB) is a non-profit corporation founded to educate the public about the importance of Barboursville and to preserve this community as one of our state's valuable historic and environmental treasures. More Info...Friends of Bluemont
Loudoun CountyP.O. Box 214
Bluemont, VA 20135
Phone: 540-554-2964 Web: www.friends-of-bluemont.org/ About: To celebrate local history, to preserve historic structures and open lands within and nearby the village of Bluemont, and to address public policy questions of local concern. Friends of Bluemont also joins efforts with like-minded groups and local businesses for village conservation and preservation. More Info...Friends of the Rappahannock
Spotsylvania CountyP.O. Box 7254
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
Phone: 540-373-3448 Web: www.riverfriends.org About: To promote the conservation, protection and enjoyment of the natural, cultural, recreational, scenic and historic values of the Rappahannock River and its tributaries. More Info...Great Meadow Foundation
Fauquier County5089 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
Phone: 540-253-5001 Web: www.greatmeadow.org About: Nestled in the heart of Virginia's Piedmont countryside, Great Meadow is a 250-acre field events center and steeplechase course operated under stewardship of the Great Meadow Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of open space for community use. More Info...James River Association
Region-WideP.O. Box 909
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Phone: 804-788-8811 Web: www.jamesriverassociation.org About: To be the guardian of the James River. To promote conservation and responsible stewardship of its natural resources. More Info...Krebser Fund for Rappahannock County Conservation
Rappahannock County12717 Lee Highway
Washington, VA 22747
Phone: 540-987-9441 About: To conserve critical conservation lands in Rappahannock by assisting private landowners to take voluntary measures to conserve their land. More Info...Land Trust of Virginia
Region-Wide Phone: 540-687-8441 Web: www.landtrustva.org/ About: Using a legal tool called a permanent conservation easement, the Land Trust of Virginia helps landowners to voluntarily limit development while keeping the land open for forestry, farming and recreation. In most cases, the land remains in private ownership with the peace of mind that it is protected now and forever. More Info...Loudoun County Committee for a Sustainable Society
Loudoun County Web: www.lccss.org/ About: To promote the development of a local community economy based on environmental stewardship and the sustainable use of resources. More Info...Loudoun Watershed Watch
Loudoun County Web: www.loudounwatershedwatch.org/ About: To protect the water resources of Loudoun County through a synergy between citizens, private groups, county, and state agencies. In order to achieve this mission, LWW promotes environmental stewardship, countywide stream monitoring, watershed management planning, and water quality and stream habitat protection and restoration. More Info...Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
Loudoun CountyP.O. Box 2088
Purcellville, VA 20134
Web: loudounwildlife.org About: To promote the preservation and proliferation of healthy wildlife habitats throughout Loudoun County by fostering an understanding of the value of nature and providing opportunities for applying that knowledge for the betterment of the natural environment. More Info...Native Wildlife Rescue
Culpeper County5438 Sperryville Pike
Boston, VA 22713
Phone: 540-987-8431 About: To rescue, rehabilitate and release sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife. More Info...Northern Virginia Conservation Trust
Region-Wide4022 Hummer Road
Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: 703-354-5093 Web: www.nvct.org About: To preserve and enhance the natural and historic resources of Northern Virginia. More Info...Piedmont Environmental Council
Fauquier County45 Horner Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone: 540-347-2334 Web: www.pecva.org/ About: A 34-year-old non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the Piedmont's rural economy, natural resources, history and beauty. PEC has over 30 staff members at its Warrenton, VA headquarters and at six county field offices. More Info...Potomac Conservancy
Region-Wide19 West Cork Street
Suite 201
Winchester, VA 22601
Phone: 540-667-3606 Web: www.potomac.org About: Since 1993, Potomac Conservancy has been protecting the health, beauty, and enjoyment of the Potomac River and its tributaries. More Info...Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance
Rappahannock CountyP.O. Box 116
Sperryville, VA 22740
Phone: 540-987-9118 About: To ensure that Rappahannock County remains a scenic, rural community. More Info...Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection
Rappahannock CountyP.O. Box 94
Washington, VA 22747
Phone: 540-987-8504 Web: www.rlep.org About: Environmental protection of open space and the rural character of Rappahannock County; preservation of natural and historic places, wildlife, ecosystems, and farm economy. More Info...RappFLOW (Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed)
Rappahannock County130 Mossie Lane
Amisville, VA 20106
Phone: 540-937-4744 Web: www.rappflow.org About: To help preserve, protect, conserve and restore water resources and watersheds in Rappahannock County. More Info...Rivanna Conservation Society
Albemarle CountyP.O. Box 1501
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: 434-977-4837 Web: www.rivannariver.org/home.html About: To protect and enhance the Rivanna River for public use. RCS is dedicated to safeguarding the ecological, scenic, recreational and historic resources of the Rivanna River and its tributaries. More Info...The Conservation Fund
Region-Wide1655 N. Fort Myer Drive
Suite 1300
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 703-525-6300 Web: www.conservationfund.org/ About: Forges partnerships to conserve America's legacy of land and water resources. Through land acquisition, sustainable programs and leadership training, the Fund and its partners demonstrate balanced conservation solutions that emphasize the integration of economic and environmental goals. More Info...The Nature Conservancy Piedmont Program
Albemarle County490 Westfield Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: 434-295-6106 Web: www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/virginia/preserves/art15031.html About: To preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. More Info...Trust for Public Land
Region-Wide116 New Montgomery St., 4th Fl
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-495-4014 Web: www.tpl.org About: To conserve land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come. More Info...Virginia Outdoors Foundation, Charlottesville Office
Albemarle County1010 Harris Street, Suite 4
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Web: www.virginiaoutdoorsfoundation.org About: To promote the preservation of open space lands and to encourage private gifts of money, securities, land or other property to preserve the natural, scenic, historic, open-space and recreational areas of the Commonwealth. More Info...Virginia Outdoors Foundation, Warrenton Office
Fauquier County324 Waterloo Street
Warrenton, VA 20188
Web: www.virginiaoutdoorsfoundation.org About: To promote the preservation of open space lands and to encourage private gifts of money, securities, land or other property to preserve the natural, scenic, historic, open-space and recreational areas of the Commonwealth. More Info...Guide listings are based on information provided by the establishments.
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