Tagged Stories: "Virginia"
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Chesapeake Executive Council names Virginia's Governor McAuliffe as next chair
December 11, 2014Past chair, Maryland Gov. O'Malley, commended for his accomplishments.
Read storyRising population, development threaten health of Potomac River
November 12, 2014As many move to the region, “smart planning” could protect waterway from impacts of rapid growth.
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East Coast to experience more ‘nuisance floods’ as sea levels rise
August 4, 2014In coastal cities, even high tides are closing roads and overwhelming storm drains.
Read storyReport recommends Virginia strengthen chemical contaminant regulations
February 10, 2014A University of Richmond professor has pushed for expanded clean-up efforts.
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Groundwater withdrawal causing land to sink in lower Chesapeake region
December 11, 2013Continued land subsidence could worsen the effects of sea-level rise.
Read storyJames River scores “C” on latest report card
October 24, 2013Sediment pollution overshadows progress in treating wastewater and curbing nutrients.
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Largemouth bass virus found in northern snakeheads
August 13, 2013Snakeheads could be capable of transmitting the pathogen to other fish in the Chesapeake Bay.
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Tributary Tuesday: Cowpasture River (Highland County, Va.)
November 27, 2012The name fits! Much of this 84-mile river that flows into the James is bordered by pastureland and meadows.
Read storyFarmers, foresters and citizens celebrated for conserving Chesapeake Bay forests
October 2, 2012Winners have been crowned Chesapeake Forest Champions.
Read storyAmerican eel numbers rise after dam removal
August 6, 2012Without migration barrier in place, American eel populations steadily increase in Shenandoah National Park.
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