To work with the citizens of our nine-county region to conserve land, create high-quality communities, strengthen rural economies, celebrate historic resources, protect air and water quality, build smart transportation networks, promote sustainable energy choices, restore wildlife habitat, and improve people’s access to nature.

To preserve the hallowed ground of the Valley’s Civil War battlefields, to share its Civil War story with the nation, and to encourage tourism and travel to the Valley’s Civil War sites.

To protect productive farmland for future generations in order to maintain the long-term viability of agriculture in Jefferson County.

To encourage people to preserve open space and rural landscapes in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle.

To partner with private landowners who wish to voluntarily protect and preserve their working farmland or natural lands with significant scenic, historic, and ecological value for the benefit of our community using conservation easements.

To educate and advocate for the preservation of the extraordinary historic landscape and culture of the Mosby Heritage Area for future generations.

To add to and sustain abundant, thriving natural places in our Virginia communities.

To protect and preserve our land, respecting the many agricultural, natural, scenic, and historic resources we call home.

To advocate, educate, and connect people to conserve the natural resources, cultural heritage, and rural character of the Shenandoah Valley.