CONSERVATION NEWS ACROSS VIRGINIA
Virginia General Assembly Update – Week One
Today, we are wrapping up the first of six weeks that make up the 2017 Virginia General Assembly session. Each January, our elected legislators convene in the Capitol to introduce, debate, and vote on potential policy change. To keep Network Partners and conservation supporters informed how these debates may influence our air, water, landscapes, and wildlife here in Virginia, Virginia Conservation Network will publish a weekly blog post throughout session highlighting the most notable bills and the status of those [...]
VCN Welcomes New Executive Director
Mary Rafferty will join the VCN team as Executive Director on December 1, 2016. The Board of Directors of the Virginia Conservation Network is pleased to announce that Mary Rafferty will be joining VCN as its Executive Director. Mary has spent the last nine years working with nonprofits to advance conservation policies—she brings with her a wealth of advocacy and management experience. Regarding the opportunity to serve as VCN’s Executive Director, Mary says, “I couldn’t be more excited [...]
What We Do | Why We Do It
On Thursday, April 28th, Collin O'Mara—President and CEO of National Wildlife Federation—traveled to Richmond, VA to speak about the importance of conserving Virginia's environment. "Virginia is important, whether it's clean water, climate, or wildlife. And a lot of what they do does affect the entire mid-Atlantic region, if not the entire country." - Collin O’Mara, NWF President From the gentle gurgle of the Chesapeake Bay to the mesmerizing hue softly hugging the Blue Ridge Mountains—it’s no surprise [...]