A Year in Review: VCN’s Annual Report from Spring 2023-Winter 2024
“Together, we have made real policy gains for our environment while growing our power as a movement.”
— Mary Rafferty, VCN Executive Director
Thanks to highly coordinated efforts, VCN has grown to over 160 environmental organizations. With an increasing number of VCN Partners engaged in the work, VCN achieved record-breaking numbers: 45 policy papers highlighting unique environmental issues were published in Our 2024 Common Agenda, including five new campaigns.
This year’s Annual Report reviews Virginia Conservation Network’s work from Spring 2023 to Winter 2024. 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 top highlights, including:
- our strategy to advance conservation initiatives year-round,
- our Network Partners and the work they did in our five main issue areas,
- our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice,
- and more!
Take a sneak peek at the numbers
Help break this year’s record with us
We’ve been able to strengthen our Network and achieve record-breaking growth all thanks to your ongoing and continued support. Consider supporting our mission with a $25, $50, or $100 donation and join in Virginia’s most powerful, diverse, and highly-coordinated conservation movement!
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Advocate for Environmental Action at Water & Conservation Lobby Day!
We need your voice more than ever this year. VCN’s Conservation Lobby Day pairs hundreds of passionate constituents with their local legislators to discuss important environmental issues and policy solutions.
ROUNDUP: Governor Youngkin Releases Conservation Budget
Every two years Virginia’s Governor introduces a biennial (two-year) budget. See what Governor Youngkin allocated for Virginia's natural resources.
Join a Regional Watch Party for Our Annual General Assembly Preview
Make sure to grab a ticket for VCN's General Assembly Preview on Sat., Dec. 2nd, 2023, before they run out! This is your best chance to hear from statewide experts, meet other conservationists in your area, and learn how to get more involved on the local level all in one day.