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:
Top 10 Tips for Lobbying Your Legislator
Prepare to meet with your legislator during session on January 29-30th to advocate for strong environmental policy!
Conservation Policy Updates (Budget Edition): Week 3 of General Assembly
See conservation policy updates on the budget from week 3 of the General Assembly session: Restoring the Chesapeake Bay, Securing Lasting Funding for Land Conservation, & Funding Public Transit—Not Highway Expansion.
Launching Our Environmental Fellowship Program
Virginia Conservation Network is kicking off our second paid fellowship this summer for individuals looking to launch their career in the environment - who may not otherwise have the ability to take an unpaid summer internship.
Bill of the Day: Oyster Shell Recycling
We support bills that reuse oyster shells for restoration purposes, creating the ideal habitat for young oysters.
Conservation Policy Updates: Week 2 of General Assembly
See conservation policy updates on Defending Clean Car Standards, Lowering Electricity Bills, and Reducing Plastics from week 1 of the General Assembly session.
Black in Green Conservation Career Panel
The Black In Green Career Panel connects young Black professionals with Black environmental advocacy leaders in the conservation movement.