VMI Environment Virginia Symposium

04/09/2026

Congratulations to Becky Gwynn, Assistant Director of DWR’s Wildlife Diversity Division, on being named the 2026 Erchul Award recipient! 👏

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQzgUpl3Jbc

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

Recipient: Becky Gwynn, Assistant Director, DWR, Wildlife Diversity Division

03/27/2026

We just wrapped up the 36th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium. 🌿

Bringing together professionals from government, nonprofits, academia, and industry, this event highlights the power of collaboration in creating real impact for our state and region.

Proud to continue the legacy of Ronald A. Erchul, a VMI professor and the founder of the Environment Virginia Symposium, whose vision made this incredible gathering possible.

03/20/2026

🌿 Thank you to Virginia Marine Resources Commission for supporting the Environment Virginia Symposium 2026 at VMI, happening March 24–26.

This symposium brings together professionals from government, nonprofits, academia, and industry to collaborate on environmental solutions in Virginia.

🔗 Register today:
https://vmieva.cventevents.com/.../b92e4a1e-0f51.../register

03/19/2026

🌿 Thank you to Virginia Environment Endowment for supporting the Environment Virginia Symposium 2026 at VMI, happening March 24–26.

This symposium brings together professionals from government, nonprofits, academia, and industry to collaborate on environmental solutions in Virginia.

🔗 Register today:
https://vmieva.cventevents.com/.../b92e4a1e-0f51.../register

03/18/2026

🌿 Thank you to Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for supporting the Environment Virginia Symposium 2026 at VMI, happening March 24–26.

This symposium brings together professionals from government, nonprofits, academia, and industry to collaborate on environmental solutions in Virginia.

🔗 Register today:
https://vmieva.cventevents.com/.../b92e4a1e-0f51.../register

03/17/2026

🌿 Thank you to Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for supporting the Environment Virginia Symposium 2026 at VMI, happening March 24–26.

This symposium brings together professionals from government, nonprofits, academia, and industry to collaborate on environmental solutions for Virginia.

🔗 Register today:
https://vmieva.cventevents.com/.../b92e4a1e-0f51.../register

03/16/2026

🌿 Thank you to Virginia Department of Forestry for supporting the Environment Virginia Symposium 2026 at VMI, happening March 24–26.

This symposium brings together professionals from government, nonprofits, academia, and industry to collaborate on environmental solutions for Virginia.

🔗 Register today:
https://vmieva.cventevents.com/.../b92e4a1e-0f51.../register

03/13/2026

🌿 Thank you to Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation for supporting the Environment Virginia Symposium 2026 at VMI, happening March 24–26.

This symposium brings together professionals from government, nonprofits, academia, and industry to collaborate on environmental solutions for Virginia.

🔗 Register today:
https://vmieva.cventevents.com/.../b92e4a1e-0f51.../register

03/12/2026

🌿 Thank you to WM for supporting the Environment Virginia Symposium 2026 at VMI, happening March 24–26.

This symposium brings together professionals from government, nonprofits, academia, and industry to collaborate on environmental solutions for Virginia.

🔗 Register today:
https://vmieva.cventevents.com/.../b92e4a1e-0f51.../register

03/11/2026

🌿 Thank you to Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. for supporting the Environment Virginia Symposium 2026 at VMI, happening March 24–26.

This symposium brings together professionals from government, nonprofits, academia, and industry to collaborate on environmental solutions for Virginia.

🔗 Register today:
https://vmieva.cventevents.com/.../b92e4a1e-0f51.../register

03/11/2026

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