WVRC's mission is to "seek the conservation and restoration of West Virginia's exceptional rivers and streams". The goals pursuant to that mission include preserving the high quality waters of the state, and improving those waters that should be of a higher quality.

We serve those who use and appreciate the waters of West Virginia. Of course, this includes the habitat and wildlife in the state's watersheds, but most notably, it is people: those who visit West Virginia to recreate, those who live upon the banks of the state's fine rivers, and those who rely upon West Virginia's the water resources for supply.