National Public Lands Day: Celebrating and Protecting Virginia’s Public Lands
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.
Migratory Fish White Paper
VCN Environmental Leadership Fellow Jackson Huff drafted a white paper highlighting declining migratory fish populations in the Chesapeake Bay.
State of Chesapeake Forests StoryMap
The Choose Clean Water Coalition has released a StoryMap highlighting the change of forests in the Chesapeake region over time. This StoryMap serves to provide updated information about the Chesapeake forests, and how they are changing.
Virginia Invasive Plants Species List
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has released a comprehensive list of the invasive plant species in Virginia that are established — or may become established — in Virginia.
How Trees Save Energy
The Virginia Department of Forestry provides a list of educational tree-related resources, including tree's role in energy conservation, planting guides for specific weather conditions, and more.
Virginia Native Plant Cultivation Guides
Virginia Native Plant Society provides native plant guides showcasing best native plant growing practices for Virginia's different regions, including plant recommendations, planting and maintenance recommendations, and more.
Virginia Invasive Plant ID & Control Tool
Blue Ridge PRISM provides an invasive plant species tool highlighting invasive plant species in Virginia, including photos, removal and disposal methods, corresponding fact sheets, and more.
Blue Catfish: Threatening the Balance of Virginia’s Waterways
Blue catfish are an invasive fish species that continue to threaten Virginia's waterways and native aquatic species.
Land & Wildlife Conservation Recap: 2026 Bill Outcomes
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 20 bills this General Assembly session that protect native species, support wildlife corridors, fund land conservation and outdoor recreation programs, and more.