Announcements 2025.10.28

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Oct 28, 2025, 2:57:11 PM (10 days ago) Oct 28

1.) Lynnhaven River Now (LRNow) Events – Various Dates: October-November 2025
2.) 67^th Annual Conservation Forum -- October 29, 2025
3.) Future Harvest Events
   ++ Beginner Farmer Training Program – Application Deadline: November 14, 2025
   ++ Choose Your Own Consultant – Application Deadline: November 21, 2025
   ++ Future Harvest Conference -- January 22-23, 2026
   ++ Fundraiser: Seed the Need for Farmers Campaign
4.) Plastic Pollution Prevention Network (VP3N) Meeting -- November 18, 2025
5.) Commonwealth Climate Futures Symposium -- November 19, 2025
6.) Webinar: Collaborating with our State Partners on Disaster Resiliency Planning -- November 19, 2025
7.) Webinar - Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard -- November 20, 2025
8.) Request for Site Qualifications (RFSQ): Nontidal Wetland/Stream Mitigation Project – RFSQ open through November 30, 2025
9.) Virginia Conservation Network (VCN) News
   ++ General Assembly Preview – December 6, 2025
   ++ Conservation Lobby Day -- February 4, 2026
   ++ “Our Common Agenda”
10.) Designing Living Shorelines for Sea Level Rise in Virginia: A Resource for Practitioners -- https://www.wetlandswatch.org/designing-living-shorelines-for-sea-level-rise
11.) Living Shorelines Cost Share Programs – https://www.jamesrivershorelines.org/apply.html
12.) Resources for Federal Workers and Contractors Impacted by the Federal Government Shutdown
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1.) Lynnhaven River Now (LRNow) Events – Learn more about these events and others at https://www.lynnhavenrivernow.org/events/. Unless otherwise specified, events will take place in Virginia Beach, Va.
   ++ October 27-November 1, 2025 -- Pleasure House Point Wetland Restoration Planting (Ages 18+)
   ++ November 1-14, 2025 -- 757 Fall Trout and Drum Fishing Tournament -- Virginia Beach and Norfolk within Rudee Inlet, Lynnhaven river, Linkhorn bay, Elizabeth river, Willoughby bay, Lafayette river, Little Creek, and Broad Bay.
   ++ November 2, 2025 -- LRNow’s Eco Market
   ++ November 3, 2025 -- Plastic Bag Fee Advocacy Session
   ++ November 3-7, 2025 -- Free Community Pumpkin Collection
   ++ November 8, 2025 -- Cleanup – Brigadoon
   ++ November 8, 2025 -- Reusable Bag Sewing Workshop
   ++ November 15, 2025 -- Musicians of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Benefit Concert – Norfolk, VA
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2.) 67^th Annual Conservation Forum -- October 29, 2025 (9am-1pm) -- Portsmouth, VA –Theme: “Healing Rivers to Build Healthy Communities: Storytelling, Grassroots Advocacy, and the Protection of Our Waterways“ -- Online registration is closed, but walk-ins are welcomed. Learn more at https://gcvirginia.org/event/67th-annual-conservation-forum/. Organized by the Garden Club of Virginia and Woman’s Club of Portsmouth.
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3.) Future Harvest Events
   ++ Beginner Farmer Training Program – Application Deadline: November 14, 2025 -- Learn about sustainable and regenerative practices in this year-long class, January 2026-December 2026. Includes in-depth, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, both on-farm and in classroom settings. Learn more and apply at https://futureharvest.org/programs/beginner-farmer-training-program/.
   ++ Choose Your Own Consultant – Application Deadline: November 21, 2025 -- This program provides $1,000 grants for farmers to work with the consultant of their choice. Preference is given to farmers with over 5 years of experience. Learn more at https://futureharvest.org/programs/choose-your-own-consultant.
   ++ Save the Date: Future Harvest Conference -- January 22–23, 2026 -- Silver Spring, MD – Theme: “Pivot, Care, Grow” – Will be offering optional pre-conference and post-conference events as well.
   ++ Fundraiser: Seed the Need for Farmers Campaign – Fundraiser to advance agriculture that sustains farmers, communities, and the environment in the Chesapeake Bay region. For more information, see https://futureharvest.org/ (including ways to give).
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4.) Plastic Pollution Prevention Network (VP3N) Meeting -- November 18, 2025 (2pm) -- All are welcome to attend. The meeting will discuss plastic pollution across Virginia and ways to network with other organizations. Email jos...@cleanvirginiawaterways.org for the meeting link or to join the VP3N. See recordings of previous meetings at https://www.youtube.com/@cleanvirginiawaterways. Organized by Clean Viriginia Waterways.
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5.) Commonwealth Climate Futures Symposium -- November 19, 2025 (10am-4:30pm) -- Blacksburg, VA – Theme: “State and Local Policies for a Sustainable Virginia.” -- This symposium will include panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit https://climatefuture.vt.domains/. Hosted by The +Policy Network at Virginia Tech and The Town of Blacksburg.
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6.) Webinar: Collaborating with our State Partners on Disaster Resiliency Planning -- November 19, 2025 (3-4pm) -- This webinar will explore projects completed under the EPA’s Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO). It will also provide information about the most recent project focusing on state disaster resiliency planning. For more information and to register, see https://www.epa.gov/research-states/epa-tools-and-resources-webinar-series. Organized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
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7.) Webinar - Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard -- November 20, 2025 (6pm) -- This webinar will feature landscape designer Larry Weaner, who will show how natural processes can guide the way plants and landscapes are managed. He will explore how implementing self-sustaining native plant communities can get rid of constant maintenance and how to design with nature. For more information and to register, see https://wildones.org/category/wild-ones-presents/. Organized by the Wild Ones.
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8.) Request for Site Qualifications (RFSQ): Nontidal Wetland/Stream Mitigation Project – RFSQ open through November 30, 2025. – The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is requesting site qualifications for a contractor that can provide nontidal wetland and/or stream mitigation project site(s) in the Chesapeake Bay, Middle James River, Upper James River, Potomac River, and Roanoke River basins in Virginia. The purpose is to provide mitigation to offset unavoidable impacts for which the Virginia Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (VARTF) has been utilized as compensatory mitigation. TNC will also consider lump sum purchase of mitigation credits from an approved mitigation bank or banks. Learn more and submit a proposal at https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/virginia/stories-in-virginia/virginia-aquatic-resources-trust-fund/. Announced by the Nature Conservancy.
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9.) Virginia Conservation Network (VCN) News
   ++ General Assembly Preview – December 6, 2025 (9am-12pm) -- Attend an in-person Regional Watch Party (breakfast provided) or join online. In-person attendees will have the chance to meet local community members and advocacy leaders. Learn more at https://vcnva.org/general-assembly-preview-2025/.
   ++ Save the Date: Conservation Lobby Day -- February 4, 2026 – Richmond, Va. -- https://vcnva.org/general-assembly-advocacy/
   ++ “Our Common Agenda” – This collection of papers was written by, vetted through, and voted on by VCN’s 170+ Network partners. This briefing book explains the Commonwealth’s environmental policy background and potential opportunities. Download a PDF copy or order a hardcopy at https://vcnva.org/our-common-agenda/. Published by the VCN.
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10.) Designing Living Shorelines for Sea Level Rise in Virginia: A Resource for Practitioners -- This Resource includes a list of design practices for adaptive living shorelines and real-world case studies of permitted projects. Amendments to Virginia’s Tidal Wetlands Act and related Guidelines are also explained, along with the required data for designing and permitting shoreline erosion control practices. Learn more and view the publication at https://www.wetlandswatch.org/designing-living-shorelines-for-sea-level-rise. Produced by a Living Shoreline Design Work Group convened by Wetlands Watch with support from the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program.
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11.) Living Shorelines Cost Share Programs
   ++ Elizabeth River – Learn more at https://elizabethriver.org/river-star-homes/living-shorelines-shorelinebuffers/ -- Administered by the Elizabeth River Project.
   ++ James River – Learn more at https://www.jamesrivershorelines.org/apply.html. Administered by the James River Association.
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12.) Resources for Federal Workers and Contractors Impacted by the Federal Government Shutdown – Go to your county’s Board of Supervisor website (search “resources for federal workers”) or contact your local representative’s office.
   ++ Arlington County -- https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/CMO/Government-Shutdown
   ++ Fairfax County -- https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/federal-government-shutdown-impacts-and-resources
   ++ Loudoun County -- https://www.loudoun.gov/5149/Resources-for-Federal-Workforce or contact Phyllis Randall, Chair At-Large, at phyllis...@loudoun.gov
   ++ Prince William County -- https://www.pwcva.gov/department/office-communications/resources-for-residents-impacted-by-federal-workforce-actions/
   ++ 211 Virginia -- This is a free, confidential service available 24/7, 365 days a year, connecting people with information on available housing, food, healthcare, etc. https://211virginia.org/
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