West Virginia

For more than 40 years, The Nature Conservancy has protected the lands and waters of West Virginia, beginning with Cranesville Swamp in 1964. Thanks to the support of members and partners, we've since protected more than 100,000 acres across the state!


'Tis the Season

Love nature?  Then consider including The Nature Conservancy in your year-end giving plans. Check out the many ways you can give back to the natural world

Want to insprire others this holiday season?  Give someone you love a gift membership to the Conservancy. 

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Test Your Knowledge!

Do you know how forests reduce climate change's impacts?

Test your knowledge of forests and climate change with our interactive climate change quiz!  Can you answer all of the following questions and get a perfect score? 

Take our Forests and Climate Change quiz! 


 

Climate Change Impacts in the Mountain State

A new tool called Climate Wizard is helping scientists understand how climate change may affect the places we love. 

In response, scientists in West Virginia are exploring new ways to protect the state's rich landscapes. 

See how we're managing climate change.

 

Subterranean Treasures

Hidden beneath much of the state's  undulating landscape lies a vast system of caves, sinkholes and other underground features

Although most people won't ever explore these features,  protecting them is important for the rare creatures they harbor and the drinking water they help to clean. 

Discover how we're protecting caves.
 

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