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:
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.
We’re Hiring! Civic Engagement & Outreach Manager Opportunity
The Virginia Conservation Network is hiring a Civic Engagement & Outreach Manager to build up regional conservation leaders and the broader environmental community.
For Our Partners: “Non-Profit Advocacy During an Election Year” Training Series
Join the Virginia Conservation Network's "Advocacy During an Election Year" two-part training series for our 501(c)3 Network Partners.
ROUNDUP: 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.
Earth Week? More Like Earth Month!
As Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, we can't [...]