- Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Complete the NEW FORM below to advocate for VCAP’s budget to be set at $8 million to House & Senate Conference Members:

VCAP conference form

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As you work to finalize Virginia’s state budget, I urge you to support $8 million in funding for the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP), as currently reflected in the Senate budget. VCAP is a proven, locally delivered program administered through Virginia’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts that helps homeowners, businesses, and community institutions install conservation practices such as living shorelines, conservation landscaping, permeable pavement, and rain gardens. These projects provide measurable water quality benefits, reduce stormwater runoff, and help Virginia meet its restoration goals while engaging citizens in practical conservation solutions. Demand for VCAP continues to grow rapidly. Since its inception  in 2016, participation has increased by more than 300%, demonstrating both strong public interest and the effectiveness of this voluntary approach. Currently, the program has numerous shovel-ready projects awaiting funding, with participating property owners ready to move forward as soon as resources become available.

Funding VCAP at $8 million will allow districts to meet growing demand, expand access to voluntary conservation practices, and accelerate water quality improvements across the Commonwealth.

We appreciate your leadership in protecting Virginia’s natural resources, and I respectfully ask that the final budget include $8 million for VCAP.

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