Virginia Conservation Photography Contest: 2023 Winners
The votes are in - see the VCN's 2023 Virginia Conservation Photography Contest winners!
CODE RED: Air Pollution Board Votes to Repeal RGGI
As Virginia's air quality hits Code Red, our Air Pollution Control Board voted to withdraw from RGGI - a program that reduces carbon pollution and protects air quality.
Report: Not a Single Collision for Seabird Populations in Offshore Wind Farm
A two-year study on the interactions of several seabird species at an offshore wind farm found that not a single case of birdstrike was recorded over the study period or in the 10,000 videos taken.
Shawn Soares: Mourning, Remembering, and Honoring
Virginia Conservation Network is mourning the tragic loss of Shawn Soares, our Clean Energy & Climate Justice Policy Manager.
A Year in Review: VCN’s 2023 Annual Report
VCN shares our conservation victories and challenges from Spring 2022–Winter 2023 in our Annual Report.
VCN’s Conservation Tour of Shenandoah County
Every year, Virginia Conservation Network staff visit a new region of Virginia for a staff retreat. This year, VCN staff headed to Shenandoah County to take in the beautiful views and meet with local Partners.
Veto Session: 2023 General Assembly Review
The Governor signed 738 bills into law, amended 78, and vetoed 3 - see how veto session affected our environmental policy from the 2023 General Assembly session.
ROUNDUP: Thousands Weigh in on RGGI
Thousands of Virginians weighed in on the proposed regulatory repeal of RGGI - and over 88% strongly support Virginia's participation in RGGI.
Environmental Justice for All Act Introduced
To honor the late-Representative, Congress introduced the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice For All Act in recognition of the congressman's lifelong commitment to environmental justice.