CONSERVATION NEWS
ROUNDUP: Virginia’s Land Preservation Tax Credit Protects over 1 Million Acres
Sen. Emmett W. Hanger, Jr. announces over 1 million acres of Virginia land conserved thanks to Virginia's Land Preservation Tax Credit—a major milestone for the conservation community.
Veto Session: 2023 General Assembly Review
The Governor signed 738 bills into law, amended 78, and vetoed 3 - see how veto session affected our environmental policy from the 2023 General Assembly session.
ROUNDUP: Thousands Weigh in on RGGI
Thousands of Virginians weighed in on the proposed regulatory repeal of RGGI - and over 88% strongly support Virginia's participation in RGGI.
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