Bill of the Day: Wildlife Corridors
Virginia must establish dedicated funding and coordination to prioritize habitat connectivity and protect wildlife & motorists.
Bill of the Day: Managing Invasive Plants
VCN is supporting legislation to manage and control the spread of invasive plants across Virginia.
Advocate for Environmental Action at Conservation Lobby Day
Make sure to grab a ticket for VCN's Conservation Lobby Day by Wednesday, January 28th! This is your chance to join fellow advocates and advocate for environmental action that matters most to you in your district.
Welcome to Our Incoming Executive Director!
We are pleased to announce Jessica Sims as the incoming Executive Director of Virginia Conservation Network!
Rewatch our General Assembly Preview Livestream
Rewatch the General Assembly Preview livestream as speakers discuss key issues expected for the upcoming General Assembly session.
New Laws: Protecting Vulnerable Road Users
On July 1st, all bills that passed the 2025 General Assembly session became laws in Virginia. One of the bills that became law will strengthen traffic penalties for drivers who seriously injure or kill vulnerable road users.
New Laws: Curbing Invasive Plant Sales
A new law passed in the 2025 General Assembly session will take into effect in January 2027, requiring stores to clearly label invasive plants where they are sold and direct consumers to alternatives.
New Laws: Sharing and Distributing Clean Energy Through Virtual Power Plants
On July 1st, all bills that passed the 2025 General Assembly session became laws in Virginia. One bill allows for local clean energy to be shared and distributed within a community through a virtual power plant.
Beyond 2025 for the Chesapeake Bay
The draft revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement was published on July 1, 2025 and is undergoing a public feedback period.