
Virginia receives $8.6M in flood mitigation grants
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management announced the receipt of flood mitigation assistance funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management announced the receipt of flood mitigation assistance funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

President Biden wants to retool and relaunch the Civilian Conservation Corps as the Civilian Climate Corps.

Preservation Virginia has updated its list of historic places across the state that face imminent or sustained threats to their integrity – the goal being to encourage continued advocacy for these places while offering solutions for their preservation.

EDF Action, the advocacy partner of the Environmental Defense Fund, has released a statewide poll of likely 2021 Virginia voters ahead of this year’s statewide elections there.

Norfolk City Councilmember Andria McClellan has released a plan to support entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Charlottesville Parks and Rec staff and volunteers came together to rebuild a damaged Rivanna River access point stairway at Riverview Park.

To avoid health hazards and expensive works, prevention is key.

The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News for the week ending April 17 follows.

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has released a draft grant manual for the Community Flood Preparedness Fund.

Climate change impacts the everyday lives of all citizens around the globe, but certain communities are disproportionately affected. Women, in particular, shoulder a disproportionate burden.
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