Chesapeake Bay Commission 2022 Annual Report
The Chesapeake Bay Commission’s 2022 Annual Report provides a snapshot of the significant achievements made by the Commission’s members this past year.
Water Policy: 2023 General Assembly Review
Policies to clean up the Chesapeake Bay, reduce plastic pollution, and reduce toxins in our drinking water.
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 [...]
ROUNDUP: Air Board’s (Unlawful) Vote to Repeal RGGI
The Air board voted to start the process to repeal RGGI despite overwhelming support for the program from Virginian voters.
Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastics Packaging Report
The Chesapeake Bay Commission and the Chesapeake Legal Alliance published a policy report addressing the threat of microplastics to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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.
ROUNDUP: Opposition to RGGI Removal
Hundreds of individuals submitted comments to the Administration in opposition to the RGGI Notice of Intent for Regulatory Action - see what our partner organizations had to say in our Roundup.
How Virginia Can Reduce Plastic Pollution
Eradicating plastic pollution is a top priority for many Virginians. Two proven solutions: increased producer responsibility and bottle bills.
Farmers Can Help Protect Our Waters
We need full funding for the Virginia Agricultural Cost Share Program (VACS) to help farmers implement practices to reduce pollution while enhancing farm productivity and boosting the farmer’s bottom line. VACS reduces pollution from farming, improves the Commonwealth’s natural resources, and amplifies the agricultural economy.