2026 General Assembly Preview Watch Party

You Must REGISTER to attend: Use the promo code VCNHARR2025 to waive the suggested donation
(only valid for the Harrisonburg watch party).

Join conservation advocates in the Valley on December 6 from 9am-noon at JMU’s Ice House in Harrisonburg to learn about legislative action anticipated in the 2026 General Assembly that affects our land, water and communities in Virginia. This a great opportunity to hear from statewide environmental experts and meet other groups and individuals working here in the Valley to make our cities, towns and villages more vibrant, preserve our working farmland, and ensure clean water for future generations.

Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley is partnering with Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition and JMU’s Institute for Constructive Advocacy and Dialogue to host a breakfast watch-party viewing of Virginia Conservation Network‘s (VCN) speaker lineup in Richmond. We’ll also have some time to talk about emerging local issues.

December 6, 2025

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 2026 General Assembly session.

9:15 – 9:20 AM: Welcome
9:20 – 9:30 AM: Lay of the Land

9:30 – 10:45 AM: Issue Highlights
– Solar & Storage
– Fighting Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
– Data Center Reform
– Clean Water & Flood Resilience
– Land & Wildlife Conservation

10:45 – 10:50 AM: VCN Resources & Next Steps
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.