ICYMI – Our Annual Environmental Assembly
Our Annual Environmental Assembly met for a virtual business meeting before breaking out for outdoor, regional field trips led by our Partners.
RioPalooza: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage & Water Conservation with our Partners
The Virginia Conservation Network celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at the RioPalooza Bilingual River Festival with our Partners at Potomac Riverkeeper Network.
Virginia Conservation Community Mourns the Loss of Tayloe Murphy
The Virginia conservation community mourns the loss of long-time environmental advocate and champion, William Tayloe Murphy Jr (Tayloe Murphy), who passed on September 15th at the age of 88.
Introducing: Our 2022 Common Agenda
The Virginia Conservation Network (VCN) released Our 2022 Common Agenda. This annual policy Briefing Book is your road map for state-based policy solutions to address the environmental problems facing our Commonwealth.
Offshore Wind Energy Coming to Virginia in 4 Steps
The development of the largest offshore wind project in the country got a kickstart with the issuance of a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project.
4 Things You Should Know about the Virginia Clean Economy Act on its 1-Year Anniversary
One year ago, the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) established a 100% clean energy standard for Virginia by 2045.
ICYMI – Governor Signs Bills to Reduce Plastic Waste
Governor Northam signed five new conservation laws into effect to reduce plastic waste and pollution in our bays, rivers, and creeks.
ROUNDUP: Conservation Community Statements on Billion for the Bay Initiative
Round-up of statements from the conservation community on the Billion for the Bay letter, calling for one billion dollars in funding for Chesapeake Bay restoration.
CELEBRATING EARTH DAY WITH TREE PLANTING
To celebrate Earth Day, VCN staff joined our Partners from Friends of the Rappahannock to plant 750 trees at Bell Isle State Park. To celebrate Earth Day, VCN staff joined our Partners from Friends of the Rappahannock (FoR) to plant 750 trees over 6 acres of Belle Isle State Park [...]
Support for the Governor’s Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Budget Amendment
Virginia Conservation Network supports the Governor’s Amendment #10, which directly appropriates $3.5M from the general fund for the preservation of historic tribal lands of the Chickahominy Tribe.
