Alexandria, VA—May 1, 2026: The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT) and the American Horticultural Society (AHS) proudly announce the completion of a permanent conservation easement on River Farm, owned by AHS and serving as its headquarters since 1973. Part of George Washington’s original Mount Vernon estate, River Farm is a treasured landmark steeped in history, horticultural beauty, and environmental value. The completion of the conservation easement, held and monitored by NVCT,...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, data centers are no longer just a trending topic in the news—they are a visible and rapidly expanding presence across the region. Communities throughout Northern Virginia are feeling the effects of this growth, and within the broad environmental community, data centers have become an increasingly urgent subject of discussion. Understanding why they are concentrated here, and what that means for our environment, is essential to shaping a more sustainable...

Welcome, Sean Saville, to the NVCT Board of Directors! Sean has a robust background in policy and environmental advocacy, leading campaigns for the National Audubon Society and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Sean currently runs his own consulting group that specializes in strategic communications and government relations in the environmental field. We had the opportunity to learn more about his work and how his policy skills will help elevate NVCT’s work and ...