With its natural wetlands, dense forests, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach is one of the most beautiful areas in the country. And we plan to keep it that way.
The City of Virginia Beach is committed to maintaining a healthy environment through the judicious use of our natural resources, sensitivity to the variety of ecosystems, and carefully-planned development.
Going green is nothing new for Virginia Beach. The City of Virginia Beach Green Ribbon Committee has developed long-term, citywide initiatives to promote the importance of sustainable development and ecologically friendly practices throughout the community.
Green distinctions include:
- Virginia’s First Green Destination, Commonwealth of Virginia
- One of the Ten Greenest Places to Retire, U.S. News
- A Tree City USA, Virginia Department of Forestry
- Agricultural Reserve Program has preserved more than 5,000 acres
- Open Space Acquisition program has preserved more than 1,800 acres valued at more than $40 million.
- First Green Certified Convention Center in Virginia, Commonwealth of Virginia