CODE RED: Air Pollution Board Votes to Repeal RGGI
As Virginia's air quality hits Code Red, our Air Pollution Control Board voted to withdraw from RGGI - a program that reduces carbon pollution and protects air quality.
Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund Fact Sheet
Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund Fact Sheet The Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (Loan Fund) was enacted during the 2022 General Assembly Session to provide funding, primarily via loans, to local governments to lend to property owners for flood resilience projects. The Loan Fund was capitalized with a [...]
OPINION: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is under attack
Gov-elect Youngkin pledged to remove Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). In response, Virginia Conservation Network's Climate & Energy Policy Manager, Narissa Turner, explains why withdrawing from RGGI would hurt Virginia's families.
Water Policy: 2022 General Assembly Review
The conservation community successfully passed water policy to increase flood resilience, conserve tree canopies, and reduce polluted runoff.
Bill of the Day: Flood Resilience
Virginians are on the frontline of climate change, facing devastating sea-level rise and increasing rainfall. It is critical for Virginia to pass strong flood resilience legislation.
Bill of the Day: Defending RGGI
VCN is defending our participation in RGGI & keeping funds for families to ensure flood resiliency and energy efficiency in homes.
Community Flood Preparedness Fund Grant Locations (with Senate District Boundaries)
Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund Grant Locations with Senate district boundaries.
Community Flood Preparedness Fund Grant Locations (with House District Boundaries)
Community Flood Preparedness Fund grant locations with House district boundaries
5 Reasons RGGI is a Good Deal for Virginians
The Environmental Defense Fund released a blog post outlining 5 reasons why RGGI is good for Virginia.