Air and Water Quality

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (616+ words) Gains add more than 4,600 acres of critical Chesapeake Bay habitat Underwater grass abundance increased in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries last year. In Maryland's portion of the Bay, underwater grass coverage expanded from 36,799 acres in 2024 to 41,419 acres in…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (410+ words) As of July 1, consumers in Virginia may notice changes in their takeout orders following expanded regulations that now prohibit most food-serving businesses from using polystyrene containers. According to a report from The Richmonder, Virginia is broadening enforcement of its ban…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (369+ words) In a CNN News video posted to X, residents in Virginia shared the constant noise that comes from the nearby data centers. In the video, you can hear it for yourself. It’s a loud, constant buzzing noise. “Neighbors have put…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (687+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — The city is home to over 900 lakes and ponds, and while scenic, the water can be a source of frustration. Problems can include flooding, trash, erosion or even an influx of mosquitos and snakes, but when homeowners or…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1327+ words) Johns Hopkins University says its Data Science and AI Institute project is following Baltimore’s environmental procedures, despite the state saying it could be liable for “significant” penalties for sediment discharge violations Above: During an intense rainstorm In July 2025, reddish-brown runoff…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (243+ words) TAZEWELL COUNTY, Va. (WVVA) - Following the 2024 Hurricane Helene, the Clinch River was among many waterways impacted by the weather and debris. On Friday, Friends of Southwest Virginia announced a 135-mile High Definition Stream Study (HDSS) of the Clinch River, passing…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (287+ words) WASHINGTON D.C. (WAVY) — On Feb. 11, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S Enviromental Protection Agency announced more than $44 million in grants will go towards restoration efforts at the Chesapeake Bay watershed, according to a press release. The…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (225+ words) Pleasure House Point is home to a wetlands renovation project that began in March of this year. The goal is to restore eight acres of tidal wetlands in the Pleasure House Point area. The tidal wetlands are important for animal…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (299+ words) December 20, 2025, 4:54 AM Over the past six years, the streams in the Chesapeake Bay watershed — which covers 64,000 square miles — has become cleaner. According to the latest data from the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, there’s been a 1.4% improvement in…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (296+ words) Towns and cities across Virginia are now required to test for levels of PFAS in public water. But much less is known about whether forever chemicals may be in well water. 1 in 5 Virginians rely on wells, springs, and cisterns for…...