CONSERVATION NEWS
Blue Catfish: Threatening the Balance of Virginia’s Waterways
Blue catfish are an invasive fish species that continue to threaten Virginia's waterways and native aquatic species.
Virginia Rejoins RGGI
Virginia officially rejoins RGGI starting July 1st, 2026 through action from the 2026 General Assembly session.
Critical Budget Opportunities for Virginia’s Environment
The recently proposed compromise conference budget contains many missed opportunities for Virginia’s environment and communities. Virginia Conservation Network urges immediate action on many of these missed opportunities.
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