New Year, New Staff!
As the Virginia Conservation Network kicks off 2023, we welcome two new staff members to the team along with some role changes.
ROUNDUP: Conservation Community on the Governor’s Budget Proposal
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.
Launching Our Second Shared Learning Cohort: Building More Racially Inclusive & Just Organizations
Our DEIJ Shared Learning Cohort provides VCN Partners with a space to recognize, explore, and address the diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) inherent to our environmental community.
ROUNDUP: Air Board’s (Unlawful) Vote to Repeal RGGI
The Air board voted to start the process to repeal RGGI despite overwhelming support for the program from Virginian voters.
Offshore Wind Energy Poll
By wide margins, offshore wind is popular among U.S. coastal residents, with seven in 10 voters in support of expanding offshore wind energy.
ROUNDUP: Honoring Congressman Donald McEachin
On his passing, we remember Congressman Donald McEachin as an environmental justice champion. He leaves behind a legacy of fighting for those most impacted by the impacts of climate change and pollution.
Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastics Packaging Report
The Chesapeake Bay Commission and the Chesapeake Legal Alliance published a policy report addressing the threat of microplastics to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Land & Wildlife Conservation Policy for Virginia
Watch the Good Governance educational webinar, featuring our briefing book authors and their policy papers along with training on how to advocate for the state budget.
OPINION: “All of the Above,” but not all-in on offshore wind
Virginians cannot afford to put today’s clean energy solutions on hold. In an Op-Ed, VCN explains why we need to be all-in on offshore wind energy to cut household energy costs, grow our economy, and create jobs.