CONSERVATION NEWS ACROSS VIRGINIA
OPINION: Build on success; boost Chesapeake protection
The Virginia Conservation Network's Land & Water Policy Manager calls on all levels of government to support Virginia's cleanup plan and increase pollution reductions in the face of climate change.
VCN Statement Regarding Gov. Northam’s yielding veto authority to climate deniers
Today, Governor Northam declined to veto bad budget language that prevents the Commonwealth from taking bold and necessary steps to act on climate change. VCN executive director Mary Rafferty issued the following response: "We are deeply disappointed in the Governor’s decision to not use his authority to uphold his signature climate action. Communities across Virginia are experiencing the impacts of climate change today. From rising seas in coastal communities to poor air quality in our urban areas, climate change is [...]
VCN Takes Southeast Virginia by Land, Water, and Air
During their annual retreat, VCN staff members had the opportunity to visit with several Network Partners and explore some of Southeast Virginia. First up, the team took to the air from Hampton with SouthWings. Volunteer pilots Stu Bailey and Forrest Ward led VCN on a route that articulated both the beauty and environmental concerns of the area – flying northeast to observe Dominion Power’s Skiffes Creek Transmission Station and then south over the barrier islands and Sandbridge. Back safely [...]
VCN Network Partners Meet With U.S. Rep. Spanberger for a Conservation Roundtable
HENRICO, Va. - Network Partners of VCN had the opportunity to meet with U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) for a conservation roundtable at the Tuckahoe branch of the Henrico County Public Library. Topics of discussion included the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Clean Water budget items, HR 9, offshore drilling, and addressing the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. "I can't think of a better way to spend Earth Day," said Congresswoman Spanberger. "In order to get traction on HR 9 we’re going [...]
Virginia’s Latest Attempt to Battle Climate Change is in Danger
The State Air Pollution Control Board will vote on the final regulations to allow the Commonwealth to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which will make Virginia the first Southern state to take such a bold step in reducing carbon pollution from power plants.
Nearly 300 conservationists gather across Virginia to prepare for the 2019 legislative session
On Saturday, December 1st, Virginia’s conservation community convened in multiple locations across the Commonwealth for a preview of what’s in store for our natural resources and landscapes in the 2019 General Assembly session. Traditionally, the General Assembly Preview has taken place only in Richmond. In order to better accommodate the vast majority of Virginians who live outside of the region, Virginia Conservation Network partnered with the Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley, Appalachian Voices, Blue Ridge Land Conservancy, Choose Clean Water [...]