CONSERVATION NEWS
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.
5th Anniversary of the Virginia Clean Economy Act
Five year ago, the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) established a 100% clean energy standard for Virginia.
You’re Invited: Join Our Intern & Fellow Summer Events!
VCN is thrilled to share exciting events & opportunities this summer, designed exclusively for Summer 2025 interns and fellows across the VCN Network.
What We’re Focusing On
CLEAN WATER & FLOOD RESILIENCE
Restoring health and water quality to our creeks, rivers, and the Bay by reducing pollution from agriculture, wastewater, and stormwater, and ending plastic waste.
LAND & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Protecting Virginia’s natural resources to support clean water and air, wildlife populations, viewsheds, food security, culture, history, and improved physical and mental health.
LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION
Leveraging smarter land use, expanding alternatives to driving, and electrifying transportation to reduce carbon emissions and lower vehicle miles traveled.
CLIMATE & ENERGY
Responsibly developing clean energy infrastructure, ramping up energy efficiency and solar investments, and ensuring an equitable transition to a clean energy economy.
GOOD GOVERNANCE
Achieving our conservation efforts through an equitable and inclusive government, with policies and programs that represent and benefit all Virginians