Skip to Content  |  Web Policy  |  Contact Us
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's logo


DEQ news releases

You can sign up to receive DEQ news releases by email with DEQ's new public communications tool, DEQcast.


Virginia solid waste report for 2008 - June 8, 2009

Some fish illnesses and deaths observed in rivers, Virginia reports - May 29, 2009

Virginia marine protected areas receive national recognition - May 11, 2009

State Water Board issues largest-ever wetlands penalty - May 4, 2009

Virginia investigators prepare for possible fish kills - April 28, 2009

Virginia approves localities to receive federal stimulus funds for clean water projects - April 27, 2009

Winners of Governor's environmental excellence awards announced - April 2, 2009

Virginia issues 2007 report on chemical releases - March 19, 2009

Nearly 20,000 tires removed from last known tire dump site in western Virginia - March 17, 2009

DEQ releases Hopewell air quality study - February 23, 2009

Virginia's litter and recycling programs show strength - January 20, 2009

Virginia's recycling rate remains strong - November 24, 2008

Fish kill task force evaluates results of latest studies - November 18, 2008

DEQ completes Virginia mercury study - October 15, 2008

Virginia significantly expands biosolids inspections - September 12, 2008

DEQ to hold public meeting on Staunton River PCB study - July 15, 2008

RSS icon


For more Virginia environmental news, check out DEQ news clips.