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