CONSERVATION NEWS ACROSS VIRGINIA
2020 was a Big Year for Conservation
2020 was a Big Year for Conservation We have to admit that 2020 was not the year we envisioned - a global pandemic, national protests over racial inequality, and an adjustment to a virtual world. While 2020 looked different than we expected, we can’t help reflect on the year This year, VCN and our 150 Network Partners pushed a unified agenda, gaining historic improvements to Virginia’s environmental policy. We passed the Virginia Clean Economy Act, securing a [...]
Governor’s Budget
On Wednesday, Governor Northam released his proposed 2021 amendments to the biennial 2020-2022 budget. The amendments are patroned by Delegate Torian in the house under HB 1800 and Senator Howell under SB 1100. Here's the scoop on what the proposed amendments mean for Virginia's natural resources and landscape: Meeting Chesapeake Bay Goals Since 2010, the states located in the footprint of the Chesapeake Bay have embarked on a 15-year clean-up plan to reduce the amount of pollution in the estuary. Virginia [...]
Public comments submitted on the proposed Waste Management landfill expansion permit
On behalf of Virginia Conservation Network and its 150 Partner organizations, VCN has submitted public comments in regards to the proposed Waste Management landfill expansion permit (NAO-2011-02448) in Charles City County, Virginia.
Welcome to VCN’s new Board Members!
As Virginia Conservation Network turned 51 at our Annual Meeting on October 2nd, we also appointed four new board members! As the partnership of 150 conservation organizations in Virginia, VCN is proud that our board members are voted on by our partners.
Voter Registration Deadline is October 13th!
Virginia's Voter Registration Deadline is October 13th, just a week away! Not yet registered to vote? You can never register too soon, so do it now and check it off your list. To register to vote in Virginia, visit here. Think you're already registered? Double check here. Research shows that the most effective tactic for getting out the vote is hearing from trusted friends and family. With 7 days until the registration deadline, the most important thing you can do beyond [...]
Early Voting Begins Today!
The November election is just weeks away! Virginia Conservation Network wants to ensure that you are prepared with the information and resources to cast your vote in 2020. This year, you can vote in person on or before November 3rd, or mail in or drop off an absentee ballot. Starting today, you are officially able to cast your ballot! Ballots begin to be mailed to voters on September 18th so be on the lookout for it in your mailbox. Once you've received [...]