More than Water

Eastern Hellbender

An intimate glimpse at North America's Eastern Hellbender, an ancient salamander that lives as much in myth as in reality. Produced by Freshwaters Illustrated in Partnership with the US Forest Service.

New River Water Trail

The New River Water Trail™ currently stretches 37 miles flowing through Southwest Virginia in beautiful Giles County. This community effort highlights river activities and connects with hiking, wildlife viewing, lodging and dining.

Plant SWVA Natives

Increasing the amount of native vegetation in Virginia can accomplish many goals: protecting water quality and quantity, increasing carbon absorption, enhancing wildlife habitat and improving aesthetics and quality of life.

Nrc Riverbuilder

This short film describes the New River Conservancy's Riverbuilder program. Learn why riparian buffers are such an important part of watershed health and how you can help create them in your backyard.

Virginia plastic pollution network

The mission of the Virginia Plastic Pollution Prevention Network (VPPPN) is to promote and facilitate coordination, collaboration, and communication among groups working to reduce plastic pollution throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Membership is free to groups working on plastic pollution prevention including but not limited to:

• Non-profit and non-government groups 

• Governmental agencies

• Universities and research institutions

• Tourism and hospitality industry

• Businesses committed to preventing plastic pollution