Elly
Boehmer

State Director, Environment Virginia

Started on staff: 2016
B.A., University of Vermont
A former canvass director and organizer with Impact, Elly now directs Environment Virginia’s efforts to promote clean air, clean water and open spaces in Virginia. Elly lives in Richmond, Virginia, where she enjoys gardening, photography, hiking and rollerblading with her dog.

Posts by Elly Boehmer Wilson
Virginia: a former hotspot for bison

Wildlife & wild places

Virginia: a former hotspot for bison

In the 1700s, Virginia had more bison than any other state on the east coast. Wilderness Road State Park takes you back in history to the glory days of bison in Virginia with their very own herd.

Youngkin proposes delay to foam ban, again
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Wildlife Over Waste

Youngkin proposes delay to foam ban, again

Governor Glenn Youngkin released his proposed budget this week and once again, it includes language to delay Virginia's popular, bipartisan ban on polystyrene foam cups and take out containers.

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