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:
Update Guide: Inflation Reduction Act Programs
BlueGreen Alliance released a guide highlighting the impacts of the One Big Big Beautiful Bill Act on the Inflation Reduction Act, including investments from IRA incentives and related programs.
Mark Your Calendar for Our 2025 Annual Meeting & Partner Retreat!
VCN's Annual Meeting & Partner Retreat is a prime opportunity to engage with Virginia's strongest conservation movement outdoors.
The State of Transit in Virginia Beach
The city of Virginia Beach maintains an existing transit system, but much of its transit infrastructure is geared more towards tourism than local transportation needs.
Virginia Conservation Photography Contest: 2025 Winners
The votes are in - see the VCN's 2025 Virginia Conservation Photography Contest winners!
Housing Innovations in Energy Efficiency (HIEE) Program
Housing Innovation in Energy Efficiency (HIEE) Program has helped many families in Virginia. Let's celebrate the victories and support the program!
New Laws: Protecting Vulnerable Road Users
On July 1st, all bills that passed the 2025 General Assembly session became laws in Virginia. One of the bills that became law will strengthen traffic penalties for drivers who seriously injure or kill vulnerable road users.