CONSERVATION NEWS
Over 200 Advocates Lobby to Defend Clean Energy and Conservation Policy
Over 200 advocates completed more than 50 meetings via Zoom, with other advocates meeting with their legislators in person.
RGGI Projects for Energy Efficiency
See how Virginia's RGGI funds are directed towards low-income families for energy-efficient affordable housing and weatherization projects.
Partnership Of 150+ Environmental Organizations Call On Gov. Youngkin To Withdraw Wheeler Secretary Nomination
In an unprecedented move, Virginia Conservation Network called on Governor Glenn Youngkin to withdraw his nomination of Andrew Wheeler for the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources role.
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