Albemarle residents ask for more scrutiny on biosolids
Albemarle’s ability to regulate the practice is hindered by Virginia being a Dillon Rule state that does not allow localities home rule
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation calls for Virginia to rejoin RGGI
RGGI stands for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and Virginia pulled out at the end of 2023 but a Floyd County judge ruled that was unlawful
Greene County monitoring potential dam failure in Stanardsville
This is a developing story posted and will be updated.
Public notice: Comment period open for Beaver Creek Reservoir water withdrawal permit
RWSA Director Bill Mawyer said Crozet has enough water through 2045 and beyond, but further study will be required to determine if the needs of 2070 will be met.
Fifeville group seeks signage to discourage truck traffic on narrow streets following diesel spill
Footage clearly shows a tractor trailer making a turn not geometrically possible, leading to a HAZMAT response to mitigate the spill of diesel into area waterways
DEQ expands drought watch to 38 counties
The determinations are made by the Virginia Drought Monitoring Task Force.
Charlottesville City Council to hold public hearing on use of CDBG money for pedestrian bridge, finalize legislative positions
A group is also expected to present a petition seeking a second crosswalk on Elliott Avenue and more improvements to improve pedestrian safety.
New date for celebration of Schenks Branch stream restoration set for this Friday
The event is open to the public and will provide a good opportunity to learn what is happening to restore natural ecosystems within city limits.
Albemarle moving ahead with conversion of Free Bridge Lane to a pedestrian promenade
The one-year pilot begins on Friday and will provide a car-free experience for people using it.
Charlottesville reports there is no lead in city’s system of water pipes
The Environmental Protection Agency has required all municipal water systems to take a look in an attempt to get the lead out