Wildlife Center Accepts Record 37th Eagle
Daily Press - Dec. 2
The record-breaking eagle was an adult male that had been shot. A fisherman at a Lake Chesdin marina found the eagle and reported it to state authorities, who called the center. (View the VCN behind the scenes tour of the Wildlife Center.)
Energy Efficiency Programs Available
Altavista Journal - Nov. 16
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is the source of funding for two Virginia energy programs: 1) Efficiency Rebate Program and 2) Solar and Wind Incentive Program. The programs are available for residential and commercial facilities. Strategy Proves Critical In Quest For Suburban Votes
Washington Post – Nov. 4
Robert F. McDonnell's stunning victory in Northern Virginia proves that Republicans can win in the region by doing exactly what Democrats have done: talking about the issues that matter to suburban voters. Smaller Va. Apple Crop Predicted
Richmond Times Dispatch – Nov. 2
Virginia's apple farmers are predicting a smaller crop than usual, and prices are staying low. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts that Virginia growers will produce 30 million fewer pounds than last year. Wholesale prices of apples from the state have fallen about 16 cents per pound, to 34 cents a pound, since last year. More Virginia Land Preserved Toward 400,000-acre Goal
Appomattox News – Oct. 23, 2009
"Governor Timothy M. Kaine today highlighted the Virginia Outdoors Foundation’s approval of 17,000 acres throughout Virginia to be placed under conservation easement. He also announced that the Roanoke City Council has agreed to support plans to establish two perpetual conservation easements on Mill Mountain and the surrounding 600 acre park."
Work Starts On Virginia Piece Of Multistate Line
The Philadelphia Inquirer – Oct. 20, 2009
"Dominion Resources says work has started in Virginia on a 65-mile stretch of a high-voltage line that would run 265 miles from Pennsylvania to Loudoun County. Dominion spokeswoman Le-Ha Anderson says work is ongoing in the Culpeper and Fauquier areas. The $243 million portion of the line from Meadow Brook to Loudoun is expected to go into service by June 2011."
State Green Lights Stimulus Funds For Roads
Culpeper Star-Exponent – Oct. 16, 2009
"The Commonwealth Transportation Board on Thursday advanced 120 stimulus projects through eight construction contracts at its monthly meeting in Richmond. The move is part of the state’s effort to invest nearly $695 million in highway funding under the federal stimulus program. Thirty-six projects statewide, including three in the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Culpeper District, were awarded. "
Virginia Gets D+ On Infrastructure
Virginia Business Magazine – Oct. 16, 2009
"Virginia might be known as the No. 1 state for business, but its infrastructure nearly flunked a recent inspection. In a first-ever report card on the condition of Virginia’s public assets, the Virginia section of the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the state an overall grade of D+."
Surry Coal Plant will Add Toxins to the Bay
Daily Press - Oct. 14, 2009
A CBF report shows a proposed Surry Co. coal plant would add dangerous levels of toxic mercury to the James, Nottoway and other rivers.
W&M scores well on sustainability report card
The College of William and Mary moved up in the 2010 College Sustainability Report Card and received an overall grade of "B."
Virginia Board Approves New Stormwater Regulations
Hampton Roads Pilot – Oct. 5, 2009
The Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board has approved revised stormwater rules aimed at reducing polluted runoff in waterways from new developments.
Governor Kaine Announces 72 New Jobs in Green Building Sector
Press Release – Oct. 1, 2009
Shenandoah Sustainable Technologies, LLC to invest $600,000 Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Shenandoah Sustainable Technologies, LLC (SST), a Rockingham County based sustainable construction company will add 72 jobs and $600,000 in capital investment throughout Virginia over the next three years. SST specializes in the construction of self-sufficient buildings and the retrofitting of existing buildings. The company serves residential, commercial and faith-based communities with a variety of sustainable utilities, including geothermal heating/cooling systems, solar and wind power, and rainwater and wastewater collection systems.
Debate heats up over proposed storm water runoff regulations
NBC 12 News - Sept. 28, 2009
The Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board will vote next Monday, October 5, on proposed storm water regulations for home and commercial building sites. The changes are meant to reduce pollution in rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. But many builders and business leaders say these requirements are just too expensive and will slow economic growth.
Turtles may prompt new Chesapeake Bay crab regulations
Daily Press - Sept. 25, 2009
Roughly the size of your hand, the diamondback terrapin is not imposing. That could change, however, if the turtle is listed as a threatened species. "It could have major consequences for the blue crab fishery," said Rom Lipcius, a professor at the Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences.
Environmental Assembly in Staunton
NBC 29 - Sept. 11-12, 2009
Members of environmental groups from across the commonwealth met at the Frontier Culture Museum. They hope to pool their political power to keep clean air, land, and water programs safe from budget cuts.
Check out the video of the VCC Green Tour of Staunton, the kick off to last weekend's Environmental Assembly...details
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