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In preparation for Virginia’s 2020 General Assembly session, Virginia Conservation Network and its Network partners are convening for a preview of what’s in store for our natural landscapes and resources. Volunteers, board members, and staff of partner organizations — as well as those interested in getting more involved in Virginia’s conservation community — are invited to learn about priority environmental topics and discuss our collective approach to advancing policy in the upcoming legislative session.
This year’s preview will cover: taking bold climate action by moving away from fossil fuels and moving towards a clean energy future; securing full funding for our natural resources in order to clean up the Chesapeake Bay, protect our parks and natural landscapes & enhance our environmental agencies; and other exciting updates including ensuring environmental justice for all, reducing plastic pollution, protecting wildlife, reforming transportation, promoting an inclusive and transparent government, and more!
VCN is committed to making this event as accessible as possible to everyone across the Commonwealth. In order to better accommodate the vast majority of Virginians who live outside of the region, we are again hosting watch parties across the state, in addition to hosting the regular in-person event.
Coffee and breakfast will be served at all locations. All attendees will also receive a copy of the 2020 Environmental Briefing Book, which displays the breadth of conservation issues our community is prioritizing in the coming year. Attendees at all locations will have the opportunity to ask questions at the conclusion of each panel and to participate in the regional breakout discussion about next steps.
Questions? Contact Lisa McLaughlin at admin@vcnva.org or (804) 644-0283.
While VCN does not profit from this event and charges a registration fee solely to cover event expenses, we understand that the cost of attendance may be a barrier. If you would like to attend this event but cost is a deciding factor, please use the code PREVIEW19 on the registration page for one free ticket to the event.
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WATCH PARTY LOCATIONS
Richmond In-Person Preview
Hosted by Virginia Conservation Network
The Frontier Project: 3005 West Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Alexandria Watch Party
Hosted by Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Location announced soon!
Charlottesville Watch Party
Hosted by Piedmont Environmental Council + Wild Virginia
CitySpace: 100 5th Street NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Hampton Roads Watch Party
Hosted by Lynnhaven River NOW
Location announced soon!
Harrisonburg Watch Party
Hosted by Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley
Location announced soon!
Radford Watch Party
Hosted by Virginia Council of Trout Unlimited
Location announced soon!
Reston Watch Party
Hosted by Great Falls Group of Sierra Club Virginia Chapter + Choose Clean Water Coalition
National Wildlife Federation Reston Office: 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190
Roanoke Watch Party
Hosted by Blue Ridge Land Conservancy, Roanoke Group of Sierra Club Virginia Chapter, + Uniterian Universalist Church of Roanoke
Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke: 2015 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24015
Warrenton Watch Party
Hosted by Piedmont Environmental Council
PEC’s headquarters: 45 Horner Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
SCHEDULE
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Sign-in / light breakfast and coffee
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome
9:15 – 11:00 a.m. Presentations/Panels
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Regional discussions