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The Virginia Wilderness Committee is a small, non-profit organization.  We operate with only one and a half staff persons and a crew of dedicated volunteers.  After successful enactment of the Ridge and Valley Act in 2009, we now focus our efforts on the most special wild areas on the George Washington National Forest, including Shenandoah Mountain, Beech Lick Knob, and Lower Cowpasture.  We are making steady progress, but we need your support. 

Ways to Donate

• Donate securely with PayPal or a major credit card (click on Donate button above).
• Mail a check to:

                       Virginia Wilderness Committee
                       P.O. Box 1235
                       Lexington, VA 24450

VWC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

​We are close to making our goal to designate Little River Wilderness within the proposed Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area a reality. Unfortunately, a 3,000-acre portion of the Little River proposal is underlain by privately-owned mineral rights, a potential obstacle for Wilderness designation. VWC has an opportunity to purchase these mineral rights, but we need your help to do it. To make a contribution to this effort, please click on the ​Donate to Little River Mineral Rights Fund button above. ​Your donation will go directly to this effort. 

Proposed Little River Wilderness by Jeannie Holden

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2013 VWC Annual Meeting at Dickerman farm in Buffalo Gap

As a member of the Virginia Wilderness Committee, you will receive our newsletter and an invitation to our annual meeting.  Most importantly, you will enjoy the satisfaction of helping to protect and preserve the most outstanding wild places on our public lands in Virginia.  

We couldn't do it without your support - thank you!

​Ways to Join
Your contribution helps pay for expenses associated with our campaigns, such as brochures and other educational materials and partly funds our two staff members.  

While we appreciate your support, membership to VWC is FREE.  We invite you to join the Virginia Wilderness Committee by sending your mailing information to:  ldean@vawilderness.org