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Virginia DEQ reorganizes staff to address budget shortfall - May 6, 2008
VIRGINIA AIR QUALITY RULES FOR OZONE NOW PROVIDE GREATER HEALTH PROTECTION / Air pollution remains low overall, despite stricter standards - April 22, 2008
Virginia launches new air quality monitoring site for Charlottesville-Albemarle area - April 16, 2008
Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards announced - April 3, 2008
State agencies gear up for potential fish health issues - March 28, 2008
Virginia issues 2006 report on chemical releases - March 26, 2008
Free teacher kits on land conservation available - February 6, 2008
Virginia issues recycling report for 2006 - December 13, 2007
DEQ, VCU develop scholarship program for agency employees earning master’s degree - October 18, 2007
Agreement strengthens efforts to improve water quality - October 1, 2007
Proposed water reuse regulation ready for public comment - September 11, 2007
Virginia reaches proposed agreement with HRSD, local governments on sewage system improvements - August 6, 2007
DEQ to hold public meeting on Staunton River PCB study - August 2, 2007
Virginia, localities monitor drought conditions - July 25, 2007
Virginia announces water supply grants for localities - July 17, 2007
2007 Environmental Stewardship Awards announced - June 26, 2007
Fish kills diminish in Virginia rivers; Investigation narrows focus on possible causes - June 15, 2007
Virginia issues solid waste report for 2006 - June 13, 2007
Fish kills continue on Virginia rivers; task force expands investigation - June 7, 2007
Scientists investigate fish kill reports on upper James, lower Cowpasture rivers - May 17, 2007
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