Tagged Stories: "Virginia"
James River earns “B-” on latest report card
October 14, 2015As overall health improves, excess sediment continues to plague waterway
Read storyThe 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
Read storyOur Chesapeake Agenda
August 3, 2015Molly Ward, Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources, describes the current and future work needed for Bay restoration
Read storySeventeen public access sites open along Chesapeake rivers and streams
June 18, 2015Boat ramps, fishing piers and walking trails foster environmental stewardship.
Read storyVirginia launches new environmental literacy program
April 24, 2015Voluntary program will highlight environmental efforts of teachers, administrators and schools
Read storyData sharing arrangement could lead to reduced pollution from onsite wastewater systems
April 23, 2015Accord will help expedite approval, reduce costs of pretreatment technologies
Read storyChesapeake Executive Council names Virginia's Governor McAuliffe as next chair
December 11, 2014Past chair, Maryland Gov. O'Malley, commended for his accomplishments.
Read storyRising 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.
Read storyEast 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.
Read storyReport recommends Virginia strengthen chemical contaminant regulations
February 10, 2014A University of Richmond professor has pushed for expanded clean-up efforts.
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