Extending Producer Responsibility Towards Mattress Stewardship
Virginia needs an established mattress stewardship program to address environmental and waste pollution.
Report: Coming Full Circle
Clean Virginia Waterways released a report on the current state of recycling-refund programs across the United States and potential future impacts of proposed programs, including in Virginia.
Map: VDH Harmful Algal Bloom
The Virginia Department of Health maintains a regularly updated interactive map for tracking algal blooms throughout Virginia.
Map: DC Area Water Quality
The Reservoir Center for Water Resources developed an interactive map for monitoring water quality in the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.
Report: Littered Balloons in Virginia’s Coastal Environments
Clean Virginia Waterways released an extensive report addressing the sources, concentration, and impacts of balloon litter on Virginia's environment.
Report: What Plastic Pollution Costs Taxpayers
Clean Virginia Waterways has released an extensive report highlighting the disparities between the profits of plastic and consumer goods manufacturers at the cost of taxpayers.
Map: James River Watch
The James River Association provides an updated weekly map identifying various testing sites within the James River watershed and their associated conditions, including bacteria levels, flood risk, and more.
Virginia Rejoins RGGI
Virginia officially rejoins RGGI starting July 1st, 2026 through action from the 2026 General Assembly session.
Clean Water & Flood Resilience Recap: 2026 Bill Outcomes
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 45 bills this General Assembly session that protect Virginians from flooding impacts, monitor toxic pollution, reduce plastic pollution & waste, and more.