Most of Virginia continues to be under drought warning
People and businesses are asked to be mindful of water consumption as weather conditions are expected to remain dry throughout the summer
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Biosolids company reduces amount of Albemarle land requested to be sludge eligible
A public meeting will be held on June 1 p.m. at 6 p.m. at PVCC to review the permit application
Charlottesville Planning Commission briefed on environmental reviews underway
An underlying theme in the plans is a desire to build more infill housing in Charlottesville
Tree Commission presents recommendations for how City Council can help increase tree canopy
This report comes at a time when the City of Charlottesville is also studying ways to change environmental regulations to encourage more infill development
Albemarle and Charlottesville commemorate Dark Sky Week
Advocates want both communities to do more to enforce existing rules to prevent light pollution
Governor Spanberger announces environmental awards for Piedmont Housing Alliance, InBio, and Rockfish Valley Foundation
The awards were announced at the Environment Virginia Symposium
Charlottesville awarded $360,000 to review floodplain ordinance
The narrative for the application cites staff turnover as a reason to need to audit the city’s existing plans
DEQ lifts drought advisories across Virginia
This is the first time in nearly a year that no Virginia localities are under a drought warning or a drought watch
Work underway to restore stream at Biscuit Run
The work has temporarily closed some trails at Biscuit Run Park
Albemarle Supervisors mark Dark Sky Week
When’s the last time you had a good look at a starry night?