ROUNDUP: Conservation Community Statements on Single-Use Plastics – Executive Order 77
Round-up of statements from the conservation community on Executive Order 77, which phases out single use plastics in Virginia state government.
2021 General Assembly Wrap-Up: Land Use & Transportation
Virginia Conservation Network’s Wrap-Up of the 2021 General Assembly's land use and transportation policy includes legislation to advance vehicle electrification, make active transportation safer for walkers and bikers, and promote transit-oriented development.
2021 General Assembly Wrap-Up: Clean Energy & Good Government
Virginia Conservation Network’s Wrap-Up of the 2021 General Assembly's clean energy & good government policy includes legislation to improve building codes for energy efficiency, ensure funding for clean energy, and promote environmental justice.
ROUNDUP: Conservation Community on Clean Car Standards
On Friday, February 19th, the Virginia Senate passed Delegate Bagby's HB1965 and the bill is now on its way to the Governor's desk.
Bill of the Day: Oppose Chemical Conversion (SB1164)
SB1164 will not reduce plastic waste, but instead will reduce state regulatory oversight over harmful, pollution-producing facilities, allowing them free rein to locate near Virginia's most vulnerable populations.
Bill of the Day: Conservation Easements
Support conservation easement bills: HB1760 and SB1199
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.
Six rivers added to Virginia Scenic Rivers System
As the Virginia Scenic Rivers Program turns 50 this year, it has gained six rivers to the state scenic system.
Virginia Conservation Network Releases 2020 Special Session Common Agenda
VCN's special edition of our annual Briefing Book highlights ways in which investments in natural resources will help relieve the economic and health-related impacts of our prolonged battle with the COVID-19 pandemic.