
Albemarle County acquires two new properties under conservation program
Albemarle County now boasts 9,284 acres of permanently protected land with its recent acquisition of two new easements: Brigish and Moon.

Albemarle County now boasts 9,284 acres of permanently protected land with its recent acquisition of two new easements: Brigish and Moon.

Virginia’s tree seedling store opens Tuesday, January 10th, at 10 a.m. Orders may be placed online at buyvatrees.com.

The USDA has announced a new initiative that expands opportunities for farmers and ranchers to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program.

Conservation, forestry and wildlife control have all taken huge hits in Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s reductions to the state budget.

More than 16,000 people are demanding the FERC do a thorough review of the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline.

Shenandoah National Park has awarded the 2017 Shenandoah National Park Trust Research Grant to Ellen L. Frondorf.

The Commonwealth has reached its goal protecting 1,000 Virginia Treasures for the enjoyment of generations of Virginians and visitors to come.

Blue Ridge Parkway officials are seeking public comment regarding a proposed policy regarding firewood for use in Parkway camping and picnic areas.

Statement from Mike Liberati, South River project director for the DuPont Corporate Remediation Group, on the settlement with DuPont.

A proposed $50 million settlement will resolve claims stemming from the release of mercury from the former DuPont facility in Waynesboro.
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