Bill of the Day: Restoring Tree Canopies
Virginia’s trees are being lost at a rapid rate due to development. Several bills this session aim to help localities protect and restore tree canopies.
Crossover Update from Virginia’s 2025 General Assembly Session
As of this Tuesday, we have reached “crossover” – the day that bills introduced and passed in one chamber of the General Assembly must “cross over” to be voted on by the other. VCN provides an update on the remaining conservation bills in this (super) short session.
Bill of the Day: Defending the Virginia Clean Economy Act
We must continue advocating for the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) to ensure a healthy future for all Virginians.
Bill of the Day: Ending Plastic Pellet Pollution
Virginia must take immediate action to reduce or eliminate plastic pellet pollution.
Bill of the Day: Community Access to Renewable Energy (CARE) Act
VCN is supporting efforts to increase access to local, community energy across the Commonwealth through the CARE Act.
Bill of the Day: Connecting Wildlife Habitats and Securing Safe Road Crossings
Virginia must update the Wildlife Corridors Action Plan to incorporate flood preparedness and improve wildlife movement.
Bill of the Day: The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
We must make sure that Virginia rejoins the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative as soon as possible through budget items 4-5.12 #2s and 4-5.12 #1h.
Environmental Advocacy in Action at Conservation Lobby Day
Over 200 advocates joined 106 meetings with their legislators to discuss environmental priorities on Conservation Lobby Day.
Bill of the Day: Protecting Virginia’s Great Outdoors
VCN advocates for Virginia's Great Outdoor Act to support efforts in increasing conservation and outdoor recreation funding.