Bill of the Day: Managing Invasive Plants
VCN is supporting legislation to manage and control the spread of invasive plants across Virginia.
New Laws: Curbing Invasive Plant Sales
A new law passed in the 2025 General Assembly session will take into effect in January 2027, requiring stores to clearly label invasive plants where they are sold and direct consumers to alternatives.
Coming Soon: Signs Warning Consumers About Invasive Plants
Pat Calvert, Director of Clean Water and Land Conservation at Virginia Conservation Network, is quoted supporting a new law to control the spread of invasive species in the Williamsburg Yorktown Daily.
Land & Wildlife Conservation Policy: 2023 General Assembly Review
Policies to reduce invasive plants, support native plants, and protect Virginia's aquatic ecosystems passed in the 2023 General Assembly session.