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  1. Recent Stories

Tagged Stories: "Elizabeth River"

Browse our articles and in-depth feature stories to learn about the latest Bay news.

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Harnessing people power to restore Lafayette River wetlands

May 18, 2022

The Lafayette Wetland Partnership is a small but mighty community group

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A growing nonprofit scales up its impact on the Elizabeth River

April 27, 2022

Bay Program grant provides construction training to the Elizabeth River Project

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‘Paradise Found’ along the Elizabeth River

July 14, 2017

Paradise Creek Nature Park turns Superfund site into urban oasis

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Recycling materials to rebuild oyster reefs

December 9, 2016

Concrete and shells make up the foundation of an oyster-filled Elizabeth River

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Chemical contaminants pose invisible threat

November 22, 2016

Metals, pharmaceuticals and more pose risk to health of humans, wildlife

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Elizabeth River Project connects community to its river

October 20, 2016

Restoration projects and education initiatives bring polluted waterway back to life

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Lafayette River removed from Virginia list of bacteria-impaired waterways

July 20, 2016

Waterway now meets Virginia DEQ standards for recreational contact

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Tiny residents of a recovering waterway

May 26, 2016

Marsh periwinkles inhabit the once nearly-lifeless Money Point

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Small water quality pledges turn into big motivation for homes and businesses

March 11, 2016

River Star programs get homes and businesses to take the next step

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Elizabeth River Project shows the power of local action

April 2, 2015

Many might find the prospect of restoring the Elizabeth River a daunting task, but one local group is working to do just that

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