“…session provided some promising steps in the right direction for conservation. But, it also serves as a reminder of how much work still needs to be done to ensure that Virginia's land, air and water is protected for generations to come.”
Summary of Reconvened GA Session
The General Assembly reconvened on April 23rd, a beautiful spring day in Richmond, to consider the Governor's proposed amendments to 2008 legislation. The Virginia League of Conservation Voters took positions on four of these amendments. Some of these amendments represented important measures that the conservation community fought for during the regular session, only to come up short, while others contained potentially harmful language that needed to be defeated.
Conservation Success
With the state's tight fiscal situation, many important programs saw their funding cut during the 2008 General Assembly session. One such program was the Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF). Amendment #16 to HB 30 (the biennium budget) restored $525,000 in funding which will allow VOF to maintain its current level of service to landowners seeking conservation easements. Donating conservation easements through VOF remains the most cost effective method for Virginia to conserve the land most important to its citizens. This amendment was approved by both the House and Senate.
While the Governor's effort to incorporate goals for reducing the growth rate of energy demand by 40% consistent ..............
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