Senate Bill 923, introduced by Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland), passed the committee level unanimously. A second bill introduced by Stuart, providing more oversight of data centers, advanced as well.
State senator claims worrisome wording is just ‘a placeholder,’ and that final legislation won’t thwart county’s withdrawal efforts.
Caroline supervisors abruptly adjourn meeting to make their case at State Capitol.
County now seeks a maximum withdrawal of 9 million gallons a day from the river instead of 13.9 million.
State senator said he would support drinking water for Bowling Green residents, but is not in support of the plan to withdraw from the Rappahannock River for business growth.
Department of Environmental Quality officials request additional information before moving forward with the permit process.
Agency made preliminary decision to issue the permit but will hold public after significant community outcry.
Attorney Joshua Baker filed a motion to invalidate the Certificate of Take and dismiss the petition to condemn the property.
Despite a notice from the Virginia Outdoor Foundation regarding a conservation easement on the property, the county recently secured a petition for condemnation.
Underwater grasses act like the “antacids” of the Bay, diminishing the acidity of the water caused by agricultural runoff and untreated waste.
Cory Garrett, a fifth-generation farmer whose 11 acres will be condemned and subject to eminent domain, insists that the county’s stated intentions don’t hold up.
Join Friends of the Rappahannock’s Education Director and Education Coordinator for a family-friendly paddle on the tidal Rappahannock!
From Friends of the Rappahannock Friends of the Rappahannock was awarded a $15,000.00 grant from the Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE) to support their work in the headwaters of the Rappahannock River watershed. The grant will support trout restoration projects...
The grant was the first of four the foundation is awarding in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
Crews comprised of 118 volunteers participated in the river cleanup.
The sixth annual film festival will be held at two locations on two dates.
The current owner “is committed to insuring that the current operations continue at the highest quality standards.”
Groups and individuals are asked to pre-register for the March 4 event.
Lane closures, bridge repairs, construction activity.
One lane of Route 3 will remain open to traffic in each direction while work is underway.
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