With organizations like the Research and Conservation Division at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Lynnhaven River NOW and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation , as well as programs like Virginia Green, conservation opportunities abound in Virginia Beach. Whether you want to get your boots in the mud or simply make more environmentally conscious choices, there are many ways to join the effort of keeping Virginia Beach clean and beautiful for years to come. VIRGINIA GREEN Visit Virginia Beach is proud to be a supporting partner of the Virginia Green program, our state’s initiative to encourage green tourism practices in all aspects of our tourism industry. Certified Virginia Green Travel Partners have made significant commitments to reduce their generation of waste, reduce their use of water and energy, and embrace other sustainable practices. You can reduce your own environmental footprint during your Virginia Beach vacation simply by supporting certified Virginia Green partners. You can search for Virginia Green certified businesses throughout visitvirginiabeach.com business listings by selecting Virginia Green as a category. Virginia Green is run through a partnership among the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality , the Virginia Tourism Corporation , the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association , and the Virginia Green Travel Alliance . The program seeks to reduce the environmental impacts of the tourism industry and raise environmental awareness. To support Virginia Green, look for the Virginia Green logo. You can find green-certified hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, attractions, festivals and events throughout Virginia Beach. VisitVirginiaBeach.com 69
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