West Virginia

Introduction

West Virginia’s scenery blends mountains, forests and winding rivers. As the country’s third-most-forested state, West Virginia boasts a rich ecosystem that provides habitats for wildlife, protects the environment and plays a role in the water cycle. The state is also home to our Freshwater Institute, where we leverage cutting-edge aquaculture to increase fish production, quality and welfare.

River with mist rising from the water and trees along the river bank
113.3K
acres of land and water saved
14.7K
acres protected in partnership with the Fish and Wildlife Service
51.9K
acres protected to benefit forestlands

State Leads

Ashton Berdine
West Virginia State Director

Photo credits (from top of page): Sam Levitan

Make a Difference

Help protect America's priceless natural landscapes and ensure that we have healthy environments, places to work and play, and real economic opportunity.

Close up of white fungi