Meet Our Two New Board Members
The VCN Board plays an important role in the conservation community, and this fall our Network elected two new members to the Board of Directors.
Dominion “Peaker” Plant to Pollute Chesterfield County
Just 2 miles down the road from Bellwood Elementary School, Dominion Energy plans to construct a massive gas-fired power plant in Chesterfield County.
Federal Funding & Opportunities for the Chesapeake Region
The Campbell Foundation released a resource guide providing an overview of different pathways through which current federal funding is being distributed to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Water Program Portal
Atlas Public Policy & Water Foundation released their Water Program Portal, a digital information hub for organizations and public agencies tracking recent federal investments in water, specifically the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Honoring retiring environmental champions and the rising generation filling their shoes
Virginia Conservation Network presented six awards at the first annual Conservation Awards at their annual Meeting & Partner Retreat to recognize influential environmental advocacy professionals working in Virginia’s partnership of 160+ organizations.
Last Chance: Register for our 2023 Annual Meeting & Partner Retreat!
Don't miss out - This is the last chance for VCN Network Partners to register for our 2023 Annual Meeting & Partner Retreat at Pocahontas State Park!
What to know about the Inflation Reduction Act on its one-year anniversary
August 16th marked the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The landmark IRA was the first major piece of legislation passed by Congress to address climate change, and just one year after its passage it is already improving Virginia residents’ lives.
Offshore Wind Generation Solution Podcast
The Sierra Club Virginia Chapter's Pollution Solutions Show podcast released an episode delving into offshore wind and its advantages for Virginians.
REPORT: Are we trading trees for concrete?
Recent data from the Chesapeake Bay Program show how much impervious surface now exists in the region and what that means for protecting the estuary.