Press Statement

Del. David Bulova Named Virginia Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources

Dec 11, 2025 Kenny Fletcher
Edward Episcopo

Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger announced today that she has nominated Virginia Delegate David Bulova to be the state’s next Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources.  

Del. Bulova currently represents parts of Fairfax County and Fairfax City in the Virginia General Assembly. As a leader on environmental issues, he has worked closely with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) throughout his tenure. In 2019, CBF named him Virginia Legislator of the Year.   

He recently served as the Chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, where he helped lead all states in the Bay watershed through the renegotiated Bay Agreement. This experience will assist Delegate Bulova in being a sound advisor and decision-maker on environmental issues facing the Spanberger Administration. His position must next be confirmed by the General Assembly this upcoming legislative session. 

CBF Virginia Policy Manager Jay Ford issued the following statement.  

“As Virginia welcomes a new gubernatorial Administration and an updated Chesapeake Bay Agreement, strong leadership, fruitful partnerships, and innovative approaches will be more important than ever.  

“We congratulate Delegate Bulova and look forward to working closely with him and the Spanberger Administration to ensure a Chesapeake Bay that can be enjoyed by all. Their leadership and experience will be invaluable to the Commonwealth.” 

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