Richmond passes 5 cent plastic bag fee
Richmond becomes the 11th locality in Virginia to adopt a fee on plastic bags
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
Gov. Youngkin’s budget amendment delays ban on foam
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is once again attempting to significant delay the polystyrene foam phase out to 2028 for large chains and 2030 for smaller establishments.
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.
We’re campaigning for Plastic Pellet Free Waters
This may be the worst plastic pollution you haven’t heard of.
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.