Tagged Stories: "Virginia"
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The power of motivation and collaboration in rural communities
August 10, 2015On Virginia's eastern shore, the Resource Conservation and Development Council works on a wide range of local issues
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Our Chesapeake Agenda
August 3, 2015Molly Ward, Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources, describes the current and future work needed for Bay restoration
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Seventeen public access sites open along Chesapeake rivers and streams
June 18, 2015Boat ramps, fishing piers and walking trails foster environmental stewardship.
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Virginia launches new environmental literacy program
April 24, 2015Voluntary program will highlight environmental efforts of teachers, administrators and schools
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Data sharing arrangement could lead to reduced pollution from onsite wastewater systems
April 23, 2015Accord will help expedite approval, reduce costs of pretreatment technologies
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Chesapeake Executive Council names Virginia's Governor McAuliffe as next chair
December 11, 2014Past chair, Maryland Gov. O'Malley, commended for his accomplishments.
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Rising population, development threaten health of Potomac River
November 12, 2014As many move to the region, “smart planning” could protect waterway from impacts of rapid growth.
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East Coast to experience more ‘nuisance floods’ as sea levels rise
August 4, 2014In coastal cities, even high tides are closing roads and overwhelming storm drains.
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Report recommends Virginia strengthen chemical contaminant regulations
February 10, 2014A University of Richmond professor has pushed for expanded clean-up efforts.
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Groundwater withdrawal causing land to sink in lower Chesapeake region
December 11, 2013Continued land subsidence could worsen the effects of sea-level rise.
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