For our first Lobby Day back in person since 2020, over 200 conservation advocates joined over 75 meetings held with our state legislators. With guidance from VCN's Bill Tracker, attendees lobbied their state representatives to support strong conservation policies.
Virginia Conservation Network is kicking off our second paid fellowship this summer for individuals looking to launch their career in the environment - who may not otherwise have the ability to take an unpaid summer internship.
We support bills that reuse oyster shells for restoration purposes, creating the ideal habitat for young oysters.
The Black In Green Career Panel connects young Black professionals with Black environmental advocacy leaders in the conservation movement.
VCN is defending our Clean Car Standards to ensure access and affordability to electric vehicles and protect our public health.
Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund Fact Sheet The Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (Loan Fund) was enacted during the 2022 General Assembly Session to provide funding, primarily via loans, to local governments to lend to property owners for flood resilience projects. The Loan Fund was capitalized with a [...]
As the Virginia Conservation Network kicks off 2023, we welcome two new staff members to the team along with some role changes.
The Governor’s amendments maintained, and in some cases increased, funding for many programs protecting our natural resources. However, some key programs saw cuts, and there remained missed opportunities for critical investments.
Our Shared Learning Cohort provides VCN Partners with a space to recognize, explore, and address the diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice inherent to our environmental community.