Virginiaforever Transitions Into Independent Non Profit

Virginiaforever has a new home. On October 11, 2006 Virginiaforever transitioned from a campaign housed in The Nature Conservancy into an an independent 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Our mission is to further the common good and general welfare of the citizens of Virginia by bringing about civic improvement through increased public investment and the commitment of funds to protect and preserve natural resources, with an emphasis on land and water.

Learn more about "Who We Are & What We've Accomplished" by viewing a short presentation highlighting the last four years of our work.

We've accomplished a lot since our transition - we worked with our partners to secure $260 million in revenue bonds for the Water Quality Improvement Fund for point source clean up, nearly $10 million for the Purchase of Development Rights program, Virginia Land Conservation Foundation and the state’s purchase of Brumley Mountain in Southwest, Virginia.

Our inaugural Bridge Builder Roast honored one of our founding members Eva Teig Hardy of Dominion. Ms. Hardy has spent a lifetime embracing opportunities to enhance the quality of life for all Virginians. It was Ms. Hardy's leadership that led to the state's purchase of the 1,100 acre Widewater Peninsula tract in Stafford County, which will be a new state park. She has directed millions of dollars toward projects here in Virginia, including:

• Belmont Bay Science Center for a new science museum,
• Trust for Public Land to support its efforts to protect lands surrounding Historic Jamestown and
• Virginia Wesleyan College to support the creation of a certified “green” laboratory science building, the only platinum-certified green laboratory science building at a liberal arts college in the world.

Ms. Hardy also helped champion overwhelming passage of the 2002 Parks and Natural Areas General Obligation Bond, which added three new state parks and ten natural areas to the state’s portfolio. Ms. Hardy is an outstanding conservationist, a great Bridge Builder and a true Virginia treasure.

Coming soon is Virginiaforever's new membership program. Be sure to check back in the coming weeks to learn more about how you as an individual, organization or business can join.