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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Work begins to remove toxic muck from Elizabeth River, Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Poquoson environmental group's work uncovers sewer leak, Newport News Daily Press

Merck allowed to discharge more into Shenandoah River , WHSV

Another step to cleaner air for Virginia, Lynchburg News & Advance

Sewage runneth over, Star Exponent

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Underground petroleum tanks mar Albemarle drinking water, C-ville

Officials push for quicker removal of 'ghost fleet' ships, Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Budget OK'd under wire, Harrisonburg Daily News-Record

Eastern Shore gets $2M grant to revive the Bay scallop, Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Task force touts benefits of wind farm off Beach coast, Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Bay group sues over river pollution limits, Forbes

EPA proposes tougher clean air rule, Washington Post

New lighting standards announced, Washington Post

Saving the Chesapeake Bay, MSNBC

Monday, June 29, 2009

State to study International Paper Company impact, Tidewater News

In close vote, House passes climate bill, Washington Post

Couple building very green home in Powhatan, Richmond Times-Dispatch

First round of stimulus funds released for state energy programs, Newport News Daily Press

Two local companies to pay environmental fines, Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Bay Foundation blasts proposed Surry coal plant, Newport News Daily Press


See also: DEQ news releases.