Policy

Virginia Senate Chamber. Photo by Hugh Kenny/PEC.

Vision Statement:

Virginia has the policies and funding needed to reverse the spread of invasive plants in the Commonwealth.

Big Hairy Audacious Goal:

Our 3-year policy strategy is achieved by 2028.

2025 Meeting schedule: January 16, April 1, July 8, September 30.

2026 Meeting schedule: January 8, April 9, July 9, October 8.

All meetings are held via Zoom. Contact us to participate.

Resources

Key Performance Indicator:
Annual VISMP funding
2.45 million of 5 million goal

Kudzu threatening Shenandoah National Park, Madison County. © Blue Ridge PRISM

Key Performance Indicator:
Cost Share Programs
total $ unknown*

*Survey is currently being designed to determine this.

Accomplishments to Date

  • HB320 Volunteers and herbicides bill passed

  • Funding for VISMP in the state budget

  • 3 year policy strategy (rolling) created

  • Two briefing book papers on invasive plants

  • Legislator engagement

  • SB1166/HB1941 Retail signage bill passed

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Future Search Workshop attendees developing a set of Action Items. Charlottesville, Virginia.
December 2023