A Year in Review: VCN’s 2022 Annual Report
Over the last year, VCN worked with our 150+ Network Partners to maintain momentum around policy gains while continuing to navigate working within the confines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The year was defined by a gubernatorial election and the infusion of federal money into the state budget. It ended with a vastly different political landscape including a new, untested Governor and a change in conservation strategy from offense to defense.
Our Annual Report reviews Virginia Conservation Network’s work from Spring 2021 to Winter 2022. While it feels almost impossible to cover everything we worked on last year in only a few pages, we did our best to squeeze in the highlights, including:
- our strategy to advance conservation initiatives year-round,
- our policy gains and challenges through the General Assembly session,
- our Network Partner engagement events,
- VCN staff updates,
- …and more!
Read more of our recent updates from our blog:
Federal Climate Investments in VA: School Bus Electrification
VCN is partnering with different organizations to create videos showcasing federal funds being brought into Virginia. Recently, Generation180 assisted Lynchburg City Schools in leveraging federal funds to electrify a portion of its school bus fleet.
Highlights from VCN’s Annual Meeting & Partner Retreat
VCN Partner organizations joined our Annual Meeting at Pocahontas State Park to unplug, recharge, and spend a few days enjoying the outdoors.
Supporting Flood Victims of Tropical Storm Helene
Our Partners at Appalachian Voices are compiling a Hurricane Helene relief page that shares details about efforts to relief to impacted areas.
Our 2025 Common Agenda Education Series
Our Common Agenda Education Series is an annual weekly webinar series that runs through October, featuring environmental experts who will lead deep dives into key issues from Our 2025 Common Agenda Environmental Briefing Book.
Meet Virginia’s Conservation Champions of 2024
Virginia Conservation Network presented four Conservation Awards at their annual Meeting & Partner Retreat to recognize influential environmental advocacy professionals working in Virginia’s partnership of 170+ organizations.
ROUNDUP: Central Atlantic Auction Grows Offshore Wind Industry
Virginia's offshore wind energy industry continues to grow after the sale of a Central Atlantic lease 35 miles from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay to Dominion Energy.