Tagged Stories: "Elizabeth River"
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Harnessing people power to restore Lafayette River wetlands
May 18, 2022The Lafayette Wetland Partnership is a small but mighty community group
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A growing nonprofit scales up its impact on the Elizabeth River
April 27, 2022Bay Program grant provides construction training to the Elizabeth River Project
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‘Paradise Found’ along the Elizabeth River
July 14, 2017Paradise Creek Nature Park turns Superfund site into urban oasis
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Recycling materials to rebuild oyster reefs
December 9, 2016Concrete and shells make up the foundation of an oyster-filled Elizabeth River
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Chemical contaminants pose invisible threat
November 22, 2016Metals, pharmaceuticals and more pose risk to health of humans, wildlife
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Elizabeth River Project connects community to its river
October 20, 2016Restoration projects and education initiatives bring polluted waterway back to life
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Lafayette River removed from Virginia list of bacteria-impaired waterways
July 20, 2016Waterway now meets Virginia DEQ standards for recreational contact
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Tiny residents of a recovering waterway
May 26, 2016Marsh periwinkles inhabit the once nearly-lifeless Money Point
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Small water quality pledges turn into big motivation for homes and businesses
March 11, 2016River Star programs get homes and businesses to take the next step
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Elizabeth River Project shows the power of local action
April 2, 2015Many might find the prospect of restoring the Elizabeth River a daunting task, but one local group is working to do just that
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