Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) is a conservation non-profit organization based in Asheville, NC, dedicated to educating and empowering the public and the next generation in the stewardship of public lands in the southeast. With a focus on wilderness areas and public lands in seven states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia, SAWS works with communities and partners to build wilderness relevancy, increase access to the outdoors, and foster meaningful experiences on public lands.
SAWS believes in the shared responsibility of caring for public lands and aims to develop a skilled workforce of conservation stewards and leaders. Through stewardship jobs, volunteerism, education, partnerships, and community engagement, SAWS strives to expand learning and appreciation for wild public lands and promote public lands stewardship.
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