CONSERVATION NEWS
Community Flood Preparedness Fund Projects
RGGI is the sole source of revenue for Community Flood Preparedness Fund. See the projects in action across the state that are improving flood resiliency in Virginia.
Who is Andrew Wheeler? Youngkin’s Choice for Secretary of Natural Resources and his Environmental Record
What you need to know about Virginia Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources nomination and former Trump EPA chief, Andrew Wheeler - a former coal and chemical industry lobbyist.
Virginia Conservation Network Summer 2022 Environmental Fellowship
This summer, the Virginia Conservation Network is kicking off our inaugural paid summer fellowship for individuals looking to launch their career in the environment - who may not otherwise have the ability to take an unpaid summer internship.
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