CONSERVATION NEWS
ROUNDUP: Growing Concern for Pedestrian Safety
With a sudden increase of pedestrians being killed or seriously injured while appropriately walking or crossing the street, we explore state and local level solutions to better protect people who walk.
Bill of the Day: Virginia’s Brown-belted Bumblebee
Recognizing the brown-belted bumblebee as Virginia’s state native pollinator will raise awareness of their impact to our native plants, wildlife, and natural areas.
Bill of the Day: Energy Efficiency & Affordability
VCN is supporting legislation to advance energy efficiency efforts that reduce energy costs and make energy more affordable.
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