Highlights from VCN’s Annual Meeting & Partner Retreat
VCN Partner organizations joined our Annual Meeting at Pocahontas State Park to unplug, recharge, and spend a few days enjoying the outdoors.
VCN Fellows Visit Waynesboro
Interns & fellows across the Commonwealth traveled to Waynesboro to learn about local initiatives in renewable energy, outdoor access, and connected communities in the Shenandoah Valley.
Critical Budget Opportunities for Virginia’s Environment
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 Meet In-Person to Plan for the Year Ahead
VCN workgroups met in-person throughout the spring to set goals, discuss key issues, and connect with each other.
A Year in Review: VCN’s 2025-2026 Annual Report
VCN shares our conservation victories and challenges from Spring 2025–Winter 2026 in our Annual Report.
VCN Staff Visit Southeastern Virginia
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 Partners Attend Environment Virginia Symposium
VCN and VCN Partners attended the 36th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium in Lexington.
Good Governance Recap: 2026 Bill Outcomes
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.
Clean Water & Flood Resilience Recap: 2026 Bill Outcomes
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.