RWSA finds PFAS in wastewater discharged from Scottsville plant into James River
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of dangerous contaminants commonly known as “forever chemicals.”
Search Results for wildlife
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Virginia Department of Health: Raccoon tests positive for rabies virus in Rockbridge County
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A raccoon has tested positive for the rabies virus in Rockbridge County, according to the Central Shenandoah Health District.
Harrisonburg Police Department recovers $45k in stolen goods linked to six cases
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Stolen items estimated at $45,000 were recovered as part of an arrest and search warrant linked to multiple residential and commercial break-ins.
Screamer sirens being deployed in Waynesboro around sunset with goal to deter vultures
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The City of Waynesboro is using screamer siren cartridges to deter vultures over the next two weeks, according to the Waynesboro Police Department.
Lawrence S. Wittner: It’s getting late
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For some time, it’s been apparent that the world’s nations are not meeting the growing challenges to human survival.
Restoration effort expands natural area preserves with more than 35 acres in Augusta County
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More than 35 acres have been added to two natural area preserves in Augusta County to restore the South Fork Shenandoah River watershed.
‘Indicators of environmental health’: Wild bird populations on decline in North America
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The populations of wild birds in North America are declining and Virginia Tech is doing what it can to mitigate the loss.
Virginians encouraged to contribute to outdoor recreation, conservation fund at tax time
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As one-third of animal and plant species face extinction nationwide, Virginia taxpayers have a chance to help make a difference.
The legacy of Donald McEachin: Legislation would protect low-income, Black communities
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The legislation would be a major step forward toward addressing the disproportionate adverse human health or environmental effects.
Valentine’s Day sponsorship gifts allow ‘adoption’ of ambassador animals for holiday
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The Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro knows the way to the hearts of animal lovers for Valentine’s Day.
