ROUNDUP: Federal Agencies Protecting Wildlife, Breathable Air, and Drinking Water
The National Wildlife Federation and 40 state and territorial affiliate organizations support federal agencies protecting wildlife and people’s everyday lives.
Land & Wildlife Conservation Recap: 2025 Bill Outcomes
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 12 bills this General Assembly session that supported wildlife habitats, outdoor recreation, protections for native species, and more.
Bill of the Day: Oak Hill State Park
VCN is supporting efforts to create Oak Hill State Park, a new state park in Loudoun County.
Bill of the Day: Restoring Tree Canopies
Virginia’s trees are being lost at a rapid rate due to development. Several bills this session aim to help localities protect and restore tree canopies.
Bill of the Day: Connecting Wildlife Habitats and Securing Safe Road Crossings
Virginia must update the Wildlife Corridors Action Plan to incorporate flood preparedness and improve wildlife movement.
Bill of the Day: Protecting Virginia’s Great Outdoors
VCN advocates for Virginia's Great Outdoor Act to support efforts in increasing conservation and outdoor recreation funding.
New Laws: Protecting Virginia’s Trees
The Forest Conservation Act went into effect July 1st, and it aims to evaluate the health of Virginia’s forests through comprehensive assessments, identifying threats, and strategies for tree preservation and restoration.
Opinion: The James is healthier today, but our work isn’t finished
Virginia should boldly recommit to the collaborative, multistate effort and vision of a renewed Chesapeake Bay Agreement. In an Op-Ed, VCN highlights how our beloved local waters depend on the Chesapeake Bay Agreement to improve water quality.
How to Celebrate Great Outdoors Month
Virginians show us how they celebrate Great Outdoors Month by sharing photos through our Conservation Photo Contest.