Participants in the track on "Envisioning Our Future" at Environment Virginia 2013 were asked to describe the environmental and energy issues that will be of greatest concern in 30 to 50 years, with an emphasis on the broad topics identified in DEQ’s previous stakeholder interviews. Session reporters noted attendees’ comments at each of these breakouts. 

• Water quality (nonpoint sources)
• Water supply
• Energy supply
• Climate trends
• Societal growth – Part I (emphasizing land redevelopment; waste; aging infrastructure)
• Societal growth – Part II (emphasizing impacts on air and water; planning; land conservation)

Sessions on what the future holds for regulatory development:

• Next Generation Regulatory Framework - "Breaking the Log-Jam" 
• Next Generation Regulatory Framework in Virginia