Mussels: Nature’s Original Water Filters
For the first time in Virginia’s history, the General Assembly approved $400,000 to fund a statewide freshwater mussel restoration plan this year.
Farmers Can Help Protect Our Waters
We need full funding for the Virginia Agricultural Cost Share Program (VACS) to help farmers implement practices to reduce pollution while enhancing farm productivity and boosting the farmer’s bottom line. VACS reduces pollution from farming, improves the Commonwealth’s natural resources, and amplifies the agricultural economy.
Chesapeake Bay Restoration Produces Results!
For Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, we’re taking a moment to reflect on restoration projects successfully protecting the Bay watershed ecosystem.
ROUNDUP: Virginia Conservation Community on the State Budget
Governor Northam's outgoing budget proposal prioritized our natural resources through historic investments in Virginia’s natural resources - fully funding nearly all of the Virginia conservation community’s budget asks which we outlined in Our Common Agenda.
Opinion: Meeting 2025 bay cleanup deadline depends on Northam, Youngkin
In an Op-Ed, VCN explains the steps Virginia's new Governor must take to reach the 2025 deadline to restore the Chesapeake Bay.
ROUNDUP: Billion for the Bay Initiative
Round-up of statements from the conservation community on the Billion for the Bay letter, calling for one billion dollars in funding for Chesapeake Bay restoration.
OPINION: Build on success; boost Chesapeake protection
The Virginia Conservation Network's Land & Water Policy Manager calls on all levels of government to support Virginia's cleanup plan and increase pollution reductions in the face of climate change.