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Virginia Conservation Network:
A Resource for Citizens and Conservation Groups
VCN is the statewide organization that focuses on the environment
of the Commonwealth in a comprehensive and inclusive
manner by enhancing and amplifying the work of our 115+ member organizations.
Our Mission – To protect the Commonwealth’s air, lands, and waters for the benefit of the people as guaranteed by the Virginia Constitution.
Virginia News Connection
LETTER: DOMINION'S TROUBLE WITH COAL May 9, 2008 - Washington Post
"David A. Fahrenthold's May 7 Metro article "Dominion Pursues 18 Percent Rate Hike" glossed over what I think is the most important aspect of why Dominion Virginia Power wants to increase its rates again: The utility is sinking its money into fossil fuels at a time when the costs of coal and natural gas are rising rapidly."
KAINE PLANS TO FIX ROADS May 1, 2008 - Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
"Gov. Tim Kaine yesterday reiterated a promise to announce his own transportation proposal within 10 days to two weeks, and name a date for a special legislative session on the issue. Speaking to reporters, Kaine did not reveal details of his proposal, but said he hopes to come up with a bill that will fix several transportation problems and win the support of lawmakers. " - BY CHELYEN DAVIS
PRESERVING THE PAST HELPS THE FUTURE: RESTORING OLD BUILDINGS IS THE "GREEN" ALTERNATIVE April 28, 2008 - Press Connects
"By preserving, rehabilitating, restoring and reusing buildings, we could save huge amounts of resources and energy. First of all, preserving existing housing stock is sensible public policy. It is "the essential first step in solving our nation's affordable housing dilemma," says The National Housing Trust. - BY JANE DE HAWKHURST
DOMINION TO RELEASE WATER FROM LAKE ANNA May 1, 2008 - Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
"Dominion power will adjust the flow of water in the North Anna River as part of a study on downstream impacts of a possible third nuclear reactor at North Anna Power Station. " - BY RUSTY DENNEN
VCN - National Wildlife Federations Virginia Affiliate
VCN is the National Wildlife Federation's Commonwealth of Virginia affiliate. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is a national organization which tackles conservation issues of global, national, and regional scale.
NWF boasts 30,000 members in Virginia alone! Support from NWF's team of skilled researchers will be instrumental in VCN's conservation efforts, and offers Virginia citizens an avenue for acting on federal level policies that impact the land we love.
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