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What's new at DEQ?
Environmental Sound: DEQ online newsletter
The latest updates
- Open burning regulations, May 7, 2008
- Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center, May 5, 2008
- Managing waste after severe weather, May 2, 2008
- Toxics Release Inventory report, March 26, 2008
- Mirant power plant, February 15, 2008
- Drought Monitoring Task Force report, April 22, 2008
More helpful information
- Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards
- Using and recycling fluorescent bulbs
- Biosolids expert panel
- Mercury in Virginia's environment
- Water conservation tips
Environmental tools
Permit Expert
Find the right kind of permit fast
Permit tracking
Information on permit applications received by DEQ
e-DMR
Submit discharge monitoring reports online
GIS Web
Geographic Environmental Mapping System
Features
Community Involvement at DEQ
DEQ's community involvement initiative is an ongoing effort to improve Virginians' ability to participate in significant environmental actions.
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Director's Corner
Planning, conservation equal effective water management in Virginia.
Having water flow from a faucet or garden hose is often taken for granted, especially on the water-rich East Coast. A drought, like the one most of Virginia is experiencing, helps many of us view Virginia’s water supply in a new way – as a limited resource that must be managed appropriately.
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Program of the Month
For hotels, restaurants and other tourism-related industries, it’s easy being green in the Commonwealth with the help of Virginia Green.
Virginia Green is a partnership program among DEQ, the Virginia Tourism Corporation and the Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association. The program seeks to reduce the environmental effects of the tourism industry and raise environmental awareness.
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