The recently proposed compromise conference budget contains many missed opportunities for Virginia’s environment and communities. Virginia Conservation Network urges immediate action on many of these missed opportunities.
VCN workgroups met in-person throughout the spring to set goals, discuss key issues, and connect with each other.
VCN shares our conservation victories and challenges from Spring 2025–Winter 2026 in our Annual Report.
Every year, Virginia Conservation Network staff visit a new region of Virginia for a staff retreat. This year, VCN staff headed to Hampton Roads to visit Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
VCN and VCN Partners attended the 36th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium in Lexington.
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 18 bills this General Assembly session that restore voting rights, protect workers from heat-related illness, require state consultation with federally recognized tribes, and more.
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 45 bills this General Assembly session that protect Virginians from flooding impacts, monitor toxic pollution, reduce plastic pollution & waste, and more.
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 37 bills this General Assembly session that support electric vehicle charging & accessibility, safer streets, smart growth, and more.
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 20 bills this General Assembly session that protect native species, support wildlife corridors, fund land conservation and outdoor recreation programs, and more.