Founded as the Conservation Council of Virginia in 1969, Virginia Conservation Network (VCN) began as a roundtable of major conservation groups and has grown to include over 150 Network Partners across the Commonwealth (including Wild Virginia). Their annual Conservation Lobby Day is coming up and it’s your chance to lobby with fellow advocates in your… Read more
Recycling is a crucial practice to reduce waste, conserve resources, and protect the environment. Below is a list of various items that can be recycled, along with some brief information about each category. National Recycling Day is November 15! 1. Paper Products 2. Plastics 3. Glass 4. Metals 5. Electronics 6. Textiles 7. Organic Waste… Read more
Opponents of the Mountain Valley Pipeline have experienced a tumultuous few years. In the summer of 2022, Senator Joe Manchin made a deal with President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. He agreed to vote for the Inflation Reduction Act in exchange for a commitment to pass a bill that would try to… Read more
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of toxic man-made chemicals known for their non-stick, waterproof, stain-resistant characteristics that have been used in consumer products and industry for decades. Unfortunately, these chemicals are known as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and human body. Even very low exposure to some PFAS… Read more
Jessica Roberts, Habitat Connectivity Director at Wild Virginia, joins the Wild Virginia Coffee Talk Podcast to discuss a new resource for Virginians to advocate for a more connected environment to help both wildlife and Virginia drivers avoid crashes. Wild Virginia, along with our partners from the Virginia Safe Wildlife Corridor Collaborative, is thrilled to announce… Read more
Clean water is a necessity of life, and while it is a physical resource, it also has a significant human aspect. Access to clean water is essential for the health and well-being of individuals and communities, and lack of access can lead to a range of problems, including illness, poverty, and social inequality. Grethe Lindemann,… Read more
Public commenting is a vital part of government decision-making processes. It allows citizens to give their input and voice their opinions on policies, regulations, and programs that the government is considering. Public commenting ensures that the government is aware of the needs and concerns of the citizens it serves. The public has a legal right… Read more
On December 6, 2023, thirty-two groups from around state sent comments to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) opposing issuance of a new state discharge permit that allows excessive and harmful amounts of pollution to affect our waters. Joining the call was a former Director of the Department of Environmental Quality. The groups are… Read more
Environmental advocacy is a critical component of preserving the planet and mitigating the effects of climate change. Many people may be hesitant to participate in environmental advocacy because they feel that they lack the technical knowledge to make a meaningful contribution. However, it is important to recognize that anyone can be an environmental advocate, regardless… Read more
“Clean water is essential to the whole ecosystem. If you don’t have clean water, of course, it affects all the life that’s associated with that water.” Carolyn Schuyler is the founder of Wildrock, an organization that hopes to promote nature play for health with the idea that when children play in nature they become future… Read more