Recent News: #Virginia
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October 23, 2020
The health of the Potomac River plateaus after decades of progress
The Potomac Conservancy addresses negative trends and lays out a plan for improvement
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October 08, 2020
Uncovering a major landmark once used by Virginia’s indigenous tribes
Werowocomoco is the former residence of a prominent Native American leader known as Powhatan
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September 24, 2020
A boardwalk brings wetlands closer to Virginia residents
Visitors have flocked to Neabsco Creek in the walkway’s first year
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September 17, 2020
The first farm on the left
As Northern Virginia suburbs boom, Roundabout Meadows stands on the front line of encroaching development
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August 18, 2020
The Chesapeake Executive Council tackles the issues of 2020 in a virtual way
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam takes over as chair as Council adopts DEIJ statement
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July 08, 2020
Above average river flows impact underwater grasses
Abundance declines after several years of growth
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July 06, 2020
A harmful algal bloom caught red handed
As pollution persists, so do mahogany tides
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July 01, 2020
Chesapeake Bay blue crab population remains healthy and sustainable, despite population decline
Management efforts continue to ensure protection and sustainability of Chesapeake Bay blue crabs
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June 24, 2020
Progress continues for oyster reef restoration
Maryland, Virginia release updates on efforts to restore oyster habitat and populations
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June 17, 2020
Smaller-than-normal dead zone predicted for the Chesapeake in 2020
Below-average spring rainfall brings less nitrogen pollution into the Bay
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