Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
The Federal Highway Administration recently updated their information portal on the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program, a grant program aiming to reduce wildlife vehicle collisions and enhance habitat connectivity.
Bill of the Day: Advancing the Wildlife Corridor Grant Fund
VCN advocates for the Wildlife Corridor Grant Fund, securing funding for wildlife corridor and crossing projects, fostering improved habitat connectivity and ensuring motorist safety.
Habitat Connectivity Hub
Our Partners at Wild Virginia have released their Habitat Connectivity Hub, a StoryMap showcasing pivotal connectivity and wildlife crash reduction projects led by Virginia Safe Wildlife Corridors Collaborative’s partners.
Land & Wildlife Conservation Policy: 2023 General Assembly Review
Policies to reduce invasive plants, support native plants, and protect Virginia's aquatic ecosystems passed in the 2023 General Assembly session.
Bill of the Day: Oyster Shell Recycling
We support bills that reuse oyster shells for restoration purposes, creating the ideal habitat for young oysters.
Land & Wildlife Conservation Policy for Virginia
Watch the Good Governance educational webinar, featuring our briefing book authors and their policy papers along with training on how to advocate for the state budget.
Mussels: Nature’s Original Water Filters
For the first time in Virginia’s history, the General Assembly approved $400,000 to fund a statewide freshwater mussel restoration plan this year.
Land Conservation Policy: 2022 General Assembly Review
See how our land conservation policies to protect BIPOC resources, local farms, native species, and wildlife corridors fared this session.
Wildlife & Fisheries Education Week: wildlife corridors, mussels, and oysters – oh my!
Welcome to week one of Our Common Agenda Education Series, featuring the Wildlife & Fisheries chapter of Our Common Agenda. Read below for the latest on Virginia’s wildlife corridors, mussel populations, and oyster populations.