CONSERVATION NEWS ACROSS VIRGINIA
Bill of the Day: Statewide Flood Planning
Virginia needs additional capacity to successfully leverage and distribute flood resilience funds to reduce flood risk throughout the state.
Crossover Update from Virginia’s 2024 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 long session.
Bill of the Day: Advancing the Wildlife Corridor Grant Fund
VCN advocates for the Wildlife Corridor Grant Fund, securing funding for wildlife corridor and crossing projects, fostering improved habitat connectivity and ensuring motorist safety.
Bill of the Day: Mitigating the Impact of Data Centers’ Explosive Growth
VCN advocates regulating data center growth to assess their impact on natural resources, energy consumption, and public health before development.
Recap: Over 250 Advocates Joined Us on Conservation Lobby Day
This was our largest Conservation Lobby Day yet! Over 250 environmental advocates, across more than 100 meetings with state legislators, urged their representatives to support strong conservation policies.
Bill of the Day: Addressing Virginia’s Plastics Crisis
VCN is supporting efforts to address Virginia's plastics crisis, improving our understanding of the impact of plastic pollution on our environment and health.