Land & Wildlife Conservation Policy for Virginia
Educational Webinar: Land & Wildlife Conservation
The education series hosted weekly webinars e featuring leading experts in the field. Presenters highlighted the state-based policy recommendations throughout the 5 chapters of VCN’s Our Common Agenda briefing book: (1) Clean Water & Flood Resiliency, (2) Land & Wildlife Conservation, (3) Land Use & Transportation, (4) Climate & Energy, and (5) Good Governance. The virtual webinars are open to the public and recommended for staff of environmental organizations, legislative and administrative policy staff, and members of the general public who want to help advance policy initiatives.
The final educational webinar featured authors and policy papers from the Land & Wildlife Conservation chapter:
- Investing in Virginia’s Heritage and Future by John Eustis, New River Land Trust
- Ensuring Consistent Support for Trails & Parks by Christopher Leyen, Virginia League of Conservation Voters
- Preserving Farmland Through Climate-Smart Agriculture by Francesca Costantino, Virginia Association for Biological Farming
- Protecting Historic & Cultural Resources by Max Hokit, American Battlefield Trust
- Securing Lasting Funding for Land Conservation by Christopher Leyen, Virginia League of Conservation Voters
- Increasing Investment in Trees by Jay Ford, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
- Investing in Wildlife Crossings & Habitat Connectivity by Erin Sito, Wildlands Network
- Expediting the Oyster’s Recovery by Chris Moore, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
- Protecting & Restoring Virginia’s Mussel Populations by Joe Wood, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
- Building Sustainable Fisheries by Chris Moore, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Next Up: General Assembly Preview
Now that you’ve learned about environmental policy recommendations in Our Common Agenda, join hundreds of conservation and environmental advocates gathering across Virginia at our annual General Assembly Preview! Presentations will highlight the significant environmental legislative action coming up in the 2023 General Assembly. This is your best chance to hear from statewide environmental experts and meet other conservationists from your area all in the same day!
