Virginia foster parent digital program reaches one-year milestone
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Virginia launched a new digital resource a year ago to strengthen statewide partnerships and streamline the pathway to becoming a foster parent.
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Virginia DEQ working to clean up nine illicit dump sites in Richmond, Henrico County
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The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is working with an environmental contractor to clean up nine identified illicit dump sites in the City of Richmond and Henrico County.
EPA encouraged to center investments on low-income, disadvantaged communities
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The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to release the Notices of Funding Opportunity for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).
World Migratory Bird Day 2023 highlights impact of the growing water crisis on migratory birds
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World Migratory Bird Day is recognized on May 13, and the focus this year is on water and its importance to a bird’s life.
Eight historic places in Virginia make most endangered list for 2023
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Preservation Virginia releases a list every May of historic places facing imminent or sustained threats. Eight sites made this year’s list.
Waynesboro supports closing tourism information center, no plans to explore new location
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Waynesboro City Council seems to be throwing in the towel on operating a brick-and-mortar tourist information center in the River City.
Trains move hazardous materials through the Valley: Are we prepared for a derailment?
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Trains are moving through the Shenandoah Valley daily, from passenger trains like the Cardinal on Amtrak to excursion lines like Buckingham Branch to commodities loaded in cars that do contain high temperature and flammable cargo.
Book talk with UVA alum Bart Elmore to focus on capitalism, climate change
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New Dominion Bookshop in Charlottesville will host a book talk and signing with author and University of Virginia alum Bart Elmore on Friday, May 26, at 7 p.m.
What are ‘forever chemicals,’ and how you can avoid them in your home, job
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“Forever chemicals” are types of highly persistent and toxic synthetic chemicals widely used in many industries, including firefighting foam, non-stick cookware, food packaging and water-resistant clothing.
‘Throwing Shade VA’ program offers discounts to Virginians on native trees and shrubs
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The Virginia Department of Forestry is partnering with three Virginia nurseries to launch a new pilot program featuring discounts on native trees and shrubs.
