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81. Virginia Legislators Approve Extraordinary Clean Water Investments

(Web Page; Wed Jun 01 15:50:00 CDT 2022)

Virginia legislators in the General Assembly today approved a budget to fund the state government over the next two years that provides historic levels of investment in programs to restore the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams. ...

Description: Virginia legislators in the General Assembly today approved a budget to fund the state government over the next two years that provides historic levels of investment in programs to restore the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams.

82. Virginia House and Senate Propose New Investment in Clean Water Programs

(Web Page; Mon Feb 06 08:41:00 CST 2023)

In separate bills approved this Sunday, the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates released proposed amendments to Virginia’s two-year state budget. Building on proposals made by Governor Youngkin, the House and Senate amendments ...

Description: In separate bills approved this Sunday, the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates released proposed amendments to Virginia’s two-year state budget.

83. Infrastructure Investments Can Help the Environment, Improve Health and Create Jobs

(Web Page; Thu Aug 05 11:29:00 CDT 2021)

The following was first published in the Virginia Mercury. The August special legislative session brings Virginia the greatest opportunity in years to invest in infrastructure that will restore the environment, improve public health a...

Description: Conservation groups across the commonwealth urge legislators to invest in clean water infrastructure projects that will create vast long-lasting benefits.

84. Anglers for Clean Water: John Bello

(Web Page; Tue Aug 14 11:31:00 CDT 2018)

Like many of us "of a certain age," John Bello cut his angling teeth as a boy, with his father and an uncle bottom-fishing bait on oyster reefs for white perch, spot, croakers, and gray trout. His territory was the lower Potomac out of T...

Description: Like many of us "of a certain age," John Bello cut his angling teeth as a boy, with his father and an uncle bottom-fishing bait on oyster reefs for white perch, spot, croakers, and gray trout.

85. This Week in the Watershed: A Remarkable Day of Giving

(Web Page; Thu Nov 01 10:55:00 CDT 2018)

In what's becoming an annual tradition, a motley crew of brave (or crazy?) CBF staffers plunged into the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay for the third consecutive year as a thank you to the hundreds of generous CBF members who gave o...

Description: In what's becoming an annual tradition, a motley crew of brave (or crazy?) CBF staffers plunged into the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay for the third consecutive year as a thank you to the hundreds of generous CBF members who gave on Giving Tuesday.

86. Virginia Governor’s Budget Proposal Includes Significant Increase in Funding for DEQ, Farm Cost Share Program

(Web Page; Fri Dec 18 09:27:00 CST 2020)

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam yesterday issued proposed amendments to Virginia’s 2020 to 2022 biennial budget. Notably, the proposal includes the following provisions related to the environment and Chesapeake Bay: An additional $...

Description: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam yesterday issued proposed amendments to Virginia’s 2020 to 2022 biennial budget.

87. Historic Budget for Clean Water Programs Passes Virginia General Assembly

(Web Page; Mon Mar 01 10:48:00 CST 2021)

(RICHMOND, VA)—Approving historically strong levels of investment in clean water programs, the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates this weekend passed final budget amendments for the upcoming second year of the biennial budget. ...

Description: Approving historically strong levels of investment in clean water programs, the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates this weekend passed final budget amendments for the upcoming second year of the biennial budget.

88. Virginia Biennial Budget Proposes Historic Funding for Clean Water

(Web Page; Wed Dec 15 11:50:00 CST 2021)

Today Virginia Governor Ralph Northam previewed his proposed budget for clean water, covering fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The budget proposes $1 billion for programs to clean up local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. Key programs being ...

Description: Today Virginia Governor Ralph Northam previewed his proposed budget for clean water, covering fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The budget proposes $1 billion for programs to clean up local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.

89. CBF Statement on Maryland Taking Over Back River Wastewater Plant

(Web Page; Mon Mar 28 11:17:00 CDT 2022)

As a result of continued and unresolved problems at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Baltimore, MDE has directed the Maryland Environmental Service (MES) to take charge of operations at the plant. The directive was issued aft...

Description: As a result of continued and unresolved problems at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Baltimore, MDE has directed the Maryland Environmental Service to take charge of operations at the plant. The directive was issued after Baltimore City failed to comply with a previous 48-hour order to end illegal discharges from the plant.

90. Endangered James Spinymussel Reintroduced to the James River

(Web Page; Wed Sep 07 09:22:00 CDT 2022)

After more than 50 years of going missing in its home river, the endangered James Spinymussel is being returned to the James River thanks to efforts by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (...

Description: After more than 50 years of going missing in its home river, the endangered James Spinymussel is being returned to the James River thanks to efforts by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and other partners.