Unless you’ve been living under a rock, data centers are no longer just a trending topic in the news—they are a visible and rapidly expanding presence across the region. Communities throughout Northern Virginia are feeling the effects of this growth, and within the broad environmental community, data centers have become an increasingly urgent subject of discussion. Understanding why they are concentrated here, and what that means for our environment, is essential to shaping a more sustainable...

Welcome, Sean Saville, to the NVCT Board of Directors! Sean has a robust background in policy and environmental advocacy, leading campaigns for the National Audubon Society and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Sean currently runs his own consulting group that specializes in strategic communications and government relations in the environmental field. We had the opportunity to learn more about his work and how his policy skills will help elevate NVCT’s work and ...

Clearwing Hummingbird Moth - Photo by Jane Gamble The weather has warmed up, and yellow daffodils have bloomed on the grassy medians of the beltway. Purple crocuses, Virginia bluebells, and more are coming out for spring! Northern Virginians are also getting outside, and you may notice that your yard is home to some of these blossoming beauties as well. Spring flowers not only bring elegance to your landscape, but also provide necessary habitat for our native pollinators, which not only...