A statewide organization dedicated to working with land owners and communities to protect Special Places throughout WV.. The WVLT is a statewide land protection organization that works with land owners and communities to protect Special Places throughout WV. THE WVLT PROTECTS "SPECIAL PLACES" IN WV, WHICH INCLUDE LANDS THAT GIVE WV ITS DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER AND EXHIBIT SIGNIFICANT CONSERVATION VALUES. THOSE VALUES SPAN A RANGE OF PUBLIC BENEFITS, INCLUDING WATER QUALITY PROTECTION, RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, AGRICULTURAL SITES, AND SITES THAT PROTECT CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES. WVLT ALSO OPERATES A SIGNIFICANT OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES THE PUBLIC, AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN RECOGNIZING AND ENJOYING THE BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR SPACES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE.