Budget Training & Good Governance Policy for Conservation
Educational Webinar: Good Governance
The education series hosts weekly webinars every Thursday at 11 AM starting from Oct. 6th to Nov. 3rd. Leading experts in the field will highlight the state-based policy recommendations throughout the 5 chapters of VCN’s Our Common Agenda briefing book: (1) Clean Water & Flood Resiliency, (2) Land & Wildlife Conservation, (3) Land Use & Transportation, (4) Climate & Energy, and (5) Good Governance. The virtual webinars are open to the public and recommended for staff of environmental organizations, legislative and administrative policy staff, and members of the general public who want to help advance policy initiatives.
The Budget & Good Governance Webinar featured our briefing book authors and their policy papers:
- Promoting Environmental Justice by Mark Sabath, SELC
- Educating for Environmental Literacy by Helen Kuhns, Lynnhaven River Now
- How to Advocate for a Conservation Budget by Anna Killius, James River Association and Nick Donohue
Next Up: Land & Wildlife Conservation
Join us for our educational webinar on the Good Governance chapter of Our Common Agenda, including a training to advocate for the budget:
- Investing in Virginia’s Heritage and Future by John Eustis, New River Land Trust
- Ensuring Consistent Support for Trails & Parks by Christopher Leyen, Virginia League of Conservation Voters
- Preserving Farmland Through Climate-Smart Agriculture by Francesca Costantino, Virginia Association for Biological Farming
- Protecting Historic & Cultural Resources by Max Hokit, American Battlefield Trust
- Securing Lasting Funding for Land Conservation by Christopher Leyen, Virginia League of Conservation Voters
- Increasing Investment in Trees by Jay Ford, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
- Investing in Wildlife Crossings & Habitat Connectivity by Erin Sito, Wildlands Network
- Expediting the Oyster’s Recovery by Chris Moore, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
- Protecting & Restoring Virginia’s Mussel Populations by Joe Wood, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
- Building Sustainable Fisheries by Chris Moore, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
