To restore and care for the waters and ecosystems of the Lower Columbia River, for current and future generations of fish, wildlife, and people.

The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden is an expansive collection of specialty gardens, woodlands, wetlands, arboreta, and university research facility.

Research & Outreach

The LSU Coastal Roots Program aims to assist students in developing an attitude of stewardship toward our natural resources & to provide a constructive learning event for sustaining local ecosystems.

Provide leadership through stewardship, research, and education to reveal cultural and natural heritage for the public and scientific communities. We look to the future as well as the past.

The Lussier Family Heritage Center provides outdoor and environmental education experiences for persons of all ages and ability levels. We strive to connect all people with the outdoors as parks and open-spaces are vital to mental and physical well-being.

Lynchburg Water Resources ensures that Lynchburg residents enjoy an uninterrupted supply of quality drinking water and reliable sewer service. Each year, we supply our customers with over 3.8 billion gallons of clean drinking water, we treat 4.2 billion gallons of wastewater, and we invest tens of millions of dollars each year into Lynchburg's local water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Our Mission is Clear: Promote the life, health, and prosperity of our community.

Conserve and enhance our rich and unique natural resources through natural resource management, research, education, outdoor recreation and wellness, and citizen science

Our mission is to inspire environmental learning and interpretive connections with our community.

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

To respect and protect this historic sacred site through conservation and education so that the cave land and water are preserved for visitors and wildlife as a place of peace.