FINAL OUTCOME: NEW ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS IN 2025
The 2025 General Assembly session is officially over, and 33 of our supported environmental priorities have made it to the finish line.
The 2025 General Assembly session is officially over, and 33 of our supported environmental priorities have made it to the finish line.
Pittsylvania Board of Supervisors denied rezoning 750 acres of agricultural land for a proposed data center complex and gas-fired power plant.
The National Wildlife Federation and 40 state and territorial affiliate organizations support federal agencies protecting wildlife and people’s everyday lives.
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 25 bills this General Assembly session that protect communities from flooding, reduce toxic pollution in water, reduce plastic litter, and more.
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 65 bills this General Assembly session that support the Virginia Clean Economy Act, enables more local solar energy, regulates the data center industry's energy demand, and more.
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 12 bills this General Assembly session that supported wildlife habitats, outdoor recreation, protections for native species, and more.
Virginia Conservation Network advocated for 19 land use & transportation bills this General Assembly session that supported electric vehicle accessibility, making streets safer, supported smart growth, and more.
Virginia Conservation Network supported 18 bills this General Assembly session that address the fundamental policies governing our decision makers and support democracy.
VCN is supporting efforts to create Oak Hill State Park, a new state park in Loudoun County.