Drought advisories lifted across Virginia
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality lifted drought advisories in 76 localities overall, but those in the Shenandoah Valley remain under a drought warning.
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Maryland environmental group gives a C+ to health of the Chesapeake Bay
The report gives a snapshot into several different factors that affect the ecology of the waterway and its expansive watershed
Central Virginia property owner to pay $300K for Clean Water Act violations
For now, the U.S. Clean Water Act is law of the land and there can be hefty fines for knowingly defying its protective provisions.
RWSA declares drought watch amid dry conditions
The declaration was made on Tuesday and will likely remain in place until long-term conditions change.
All of Virginia now under drought watch or drought advisory
The advisory signals all members of the community to begin to conserve water in case the dry and hot weather pattern persists.
RWSA to get report on January malfunction at sewer pump station
The meeting can be viewed remotely via Zoom and begins at 2:15 p.m.
DEQ closes case on fuel spill near new Wawa on Greenbrier Drive
An update of a story sent out in the newsletter on June 17 with new information about a 100 gallon spill of diesel in to Meadow Creek on June 9.
Public comment period open for solar company’s alleged DEQ violations in Buckingham
Members of the public can review public notices that the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality posts when there are violations.
Albemarle Supervisors to get briefing on Ragged Mountain Natural Area, possible changes to allowed recreational uses
Albemarle County has around 115,000 people and decisions are made by a six-person Board of Supervisors. They meet today and this article describes what they’ll talk about.
Greene Supervisors to enter into consent order with DEQ for sewer plant violations
A preview of what’s coming up at today’s meeting of the Greene County Board of Supervisors.