The Virginia Energy Plan protects our existing climate policy, meets growing demand with the fastest, cleanest energy resources available, holds utilities accountable for affordable energy, ensures data centers pay their fair share of the costs associated with new energy demand, and centers the human impacts of carbon pollution.
Virginia Conservation Network presented 5 Conservation Awards at their annual Meeting & Partner Retreat to recognize influential environmental advocacy professionals working in Virginia’s partnership of 170+ organizations.
Here's what to know about the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice and how to get involved!
Governor Spanberger released Virginia’s Data Center Accountability Framework, a detailed, wide-ranging plan to address many of the impacts facing communities in crisis today from the rapidly growing industry. The announcement included the signing of Executive Order 22 and a policy platform to be introduced this upcoming General Assembly session.
VCN Partner organizations joined our Annual Meeting at Pocahontas State Park to unplug, recharge, and spend a few days enjoying the outdoors.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day on September 26th by getting outside, volunteering at a local park, or writing to Congress to ask for protections for our public lands.
The votes are in - see the VCN's 2026 Virginia Conservation Photography Contest winners!
Between June and July 2026, advocates for walking, biking, and public transit were interviewed alongside community members to gain insight into their everyday experiences traveling in Richmond, Virginia without a car as well as where they see potential areas for improvement.
Virginia needs an established mattress stewardship program to address environmental and waste pollution.