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.
Educate Your Legislators About Invasive Plants
Use Our Handy Talking Points and One-Page Leave-Behinds — Click to Download
Leave these with your legislator when you meet with them.
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
Partner Spotlight
Future Search Workshop attendees developing a set of Action Items. Charlottesville, Virginia.
December 2023