Virginia Conservation Network

VCN is a facilitator of strategic action, a resource for Network Partners statewide, and a constant conservation presence in Virginia’s Capitol. Playing a unique role in Virginia’s conservation community, VCN helps the community speak with one coordinated voice. The organization and its staff focus on strengthening the conservation community as a whole and winning environmental victories that benefit all Virginians.

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Agenda

December 7, 2024

Main Schedule

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Watch Party Welcome (In-Person Only)
Doors open for regional watch parties around the state. Coffee and breakfast provided!
9:15 AM - 10:50 AM
General Assembly Preview Presentations
Whether at home or streaming at a watch party, join to hear environmental experts share what legislation we expect to see during the 2025 General Assembly session.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Regional Discussions (In-Person Only)
Join a regional discussion with local conservation advocates in your area, led by our regional hosts.

Speakers

Mary Rafferty (Executive Director of Virginia Conservation Network)

Mary Rafferty

Executive Director of Virginia Conservation Network

Josephus Allmond (Associate Attorney at Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC))

Josephus Allmond

Associate Attorney at Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC)

Julie Bolthouse (Director of Land Use at Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC))

Julie Bolthouse

Director of Land Use at Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC)

Jay Ford (Virginia Policy and Grassroots Advisor at Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF))

Jay Ford

Virginia Policy and Grassroots Advisor at Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF)

Victoria Higgins (Virginia Director of Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN))

Victoria Higgins

Virginia Director of Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN)

Chris Leyen (Lobbyist at Blue Ridge PRISM)

Chris Leyen

Lobbyist at Blue Ridge PRISM

Trip Pollard (Senior Attorney and Land and Community Program Leader at Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC))

Trip Pollard

Senior Attorney and Land and Community Program Leader at Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC)

Blair St. Ledger - Olson (Director of Advocacy & Campaigns at Virginia League of Conservation Voters (VALCV))

Blair St. Ledger - Olson

Director of Advocacy & Campaigns at Virginia League of Conservation Voters (VALCV)

Mary-Carson Stiff (Policy Director of Wetlands Watch)

Mary-Carson Stiff

Policy Director of Wetlands Watch

Ken Wright (Virginia Policy Director of Potomac Conservancy)

Ken Wright

Virginia Policy Director of Potomac Conservancy

Watch Parties

Join hundreds of Virginians and learn what issues we expect to come up during the 2025 General Assembly session. This is your best chance to hear about anticipated environmental legislation from statewide environmental experts and meet other conservation advocates from your area on the same day!


Join one of the in-person watch parties listed below (breakfast included!) or tune in online. In-person attendees will be able to network with other local community members and advocacy leaders during breakout conversations on how state-level policy impacts decisions at the local level and how to make an impact!

Regional Watch Parties

  • Arlington - hosted by Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions
  • Charlottesville - hosted by Community Climate Collaborative and Blue Ridge PRISM
  • Harrisonburg - hosted by Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley
  • Leesburg - hosted by Loudoun Climate Project
  • Norton - hosted by Appalachian Voices' New Economy Network
  • [SOLD OUT] Richmond - hosted by Virginia League of Conservation Voters & Mothers Out Front
  • Roanoke - hosted by Blue Ridge Land Conservancy
  • Spotsylvania - hosted by Friends of the Rappahannock
  • Virginia Beach - hosted by Lynnhaven River Now
  • Warrenton - hosted by Piedmont Environmental Council
  • Woodbridge - hosted by Prince William Conservation Alliance & National Parks Conservation Association

You will receive the exact address of your Regional Watch Party in mid-November.

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