TAKE ACTION
EVENTS & ACTIONS TO TAKE
Submit a comment to DEQ urging stronger environmental justice protections for Virginia’s communities and help strengthen Virginia’s Environmental Justice Permitting Guidance. Comments are due October 23rd.
Join Virginia Conservation Network this fall to learn about Virginia’s flood & climate resiliency landscape and future through a three-part webinar series.
Join Virginia Conservation Network this fall to learn about key or emerging issues from Our 2027 Common Agenda Briefing Book, including how these issues are important to Virginia’s environmental landscape and the opportunities to address the issue at the state level.
Join Virginia Interfaith Power & Light for a discussion about cumulative impacts in Virginia ahead of the 2027 General Assembly Session, including an overview of findings from a recent case study of the Varina community in Henrico.
Join Friends of Dyke Marsh and Mike Pinder, Biologist for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, to explore Virginia’s diversity of freshwater fishes, major family groups, distribution, habitats, and the unique behaviors of certain species.
Join Coalition for Smarter Growth for their annual Smart Growth Social and connect with advocates, community leaders, planners, and urbanists from across the region.
Join Virginia Interfaith Power & Light for a discussion about cumulative impacts in Virginia ahead of the 2027 General Assembly Session, including an overview of findings from a recent case study of the Varina community in Henrico.
Join Wild Virginia to learn more about the Capital Region Land Conservancy’s work to protect critical wildlife corridors and how strategic land conservation today can help create a more connected, resilient landscape for wildlife.
Join Elizabeth River Project to hear from Indigenous leaders, educators, artists, and culture bearers who are helping preserve traditions, protect natural resources, and educate future generations about the importance of caring for the Elizabeth River watershed.
Join Chesapeake Bay Foundation to hear from Chief Energy Officer Josephus Allmond on the evolving role of renewable energy in meeting the Commonwealth’s growing energy needs.
Join Wild Virginia to learn more about Virginia’s Department of Wildlife Resource, its funding crisis, and how we can address it.
Join Virginia Interfaith Power & Light for a discussion about cumulative impacts in Virginia ahead of the 2027 General Assembly Session, including an overview of findings from a recent case study of the Varina community in Henrico.
Join Chesapeake Bay Foundation for a webinar exploring the findings, challenges, and solutions shaping tree canopy across Virginia’s communities.
Save the date for The Wildlife Center’s annual wildlife rehabilitation conference for rehabilitators, veterinary professionals, wildlife biologists, environmental educators, and others dedicated to wildlife and conservation.
Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to learn about the process of growing locust seedlings from seeds, including tree ID, ecology, and habitat benefits of locust trees.
Conservation & Advocacy RESOURCES
JOB FINDER
See our list of job openings within our Partner organizations across Virginia. Read more.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY 101 GUIDE
An overview of Virginia’s legislative session for advocates. Download here.
VIRTUAL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT GUIDE
Learn how to best advocate from a distance. Download here.
MEDIA FOR ADVOCACY GUIDE
Learn how to use media to advocate to the public and elected officials. Download here.
WHO’S MY LEGISLATOR?
Use the Virginia’s online tool to find which legislators represent you. Visit here.