George Washington National Forest Sarah A. Francisco Senior Attorney, National Forests and Parks Program Leader Southern Environmental Law Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
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George Washington National Forest
Sarah A. FranciscoSenior Attorney, National Forests and Parks Program LeaderSouthern Environmental Law Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
GW National Forest sign
There are almost 1.1 million acres in the George Washington National Forest.
Located entirely in the James and Potomac watersheds, the George Washington National Forest is the largest federal
landholding in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Shenandoah Mountain
The George Washington National Forest attracts more than a million visitors each year.
Outdoor recreation is big business in Virginia – and the GW provides key opportunities for these activities.
MOUNTAIN BIKER
Ten local governments have expressed formal concerns over fracking in the GW.
Over 50,000 people and dozens of organizations in Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay watershed have urged the Forest Service to stand strong and protect the GW.
www.SouthernEnvironment.orgwww.ProtectTheGW.org
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