“Tanks for Nothing” Report
The Center for Progressive Reform released a report examining EPA and state policy failures regarding hazardous chemical spills, emphasizing the lack of information and preventative measures for storage tanks.
Vehicle Miles Traveled Calculator
The Rocky Mountain Institute released their SHIFT calculator, a tool that enables users to estimate long-run induced vehicle miles traveled and emissions impacts.
ROUNDUP: Virginia Conservation Community on the State Budget
Governor Northam's outgoing budget proposal prioritized our natural resources through historic investments in Virginia’s natural resources - fully funding nearly all of the Virginia conservation community’s budget asks which we outlined in Our Common Agenda.
OPINION: Pulling Out of RGGI Would Hurt Virginia Families
Gov-elect Youngkin pledged to remove Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). In response, Virginia Conservation Network's Climate & Energy Policy Manager, Narissa Turner, explains why withdrawing from RGGI would hurt Virginia's families.
Your Guide to Virginia’s General Assembly
VCN's guide to Virginia's General Assembly gives you the tools you need to learn and advocate for strong conservation policy.
Environmental Justice Video Challenge for Students
Many communities face greater environmental exposures and public health risks due to a history of inequitable environmental policies and access to the decision-making process. Environmental justice (EJ) is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement [...]
Environmental Literacy Project
The Rockfish Valley Foundation’s (RVF) Environmental Literacy Project (EnLit) aims to bring informative and engaging environmental education content to visitors of the foundation’s Spruce Creek Park and Rockfish Valley Trail System. Visitors will be able to experience both the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library’s StoryWalk installations as well as the EnLit educational [...]
ROUNDUP: Mountain Valley Pipeline Air Quality Permit
Virginia's conservation community speaks up against the Mountain Valley Pipeline air quality permit and compressor station decision.
Opinion: Meeting 2025 bay cleanup deadline depends on Northam, Youngkin
In an Op-Ed, VCN explains the steps Virginia's new Governor must take to reach the 2025 deadline to restore the Chesapeake Bay.