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What to do with fallen leaves: Consider local environment and community needs

Determining where leaves can be left alone and where cleanup is necessary can help you strike a reasonable compromise between yard maintenance and land stewardship. Although the advice comes from a Stafford County news release, it is applicable here too,

24 winners use art to communicate the value of water in PWCSA annual contest

Twenty-four local high school students received awards during the Prince William County Service Authority’s 2022 Water Art Invitational on Thursday, March 10.

Check weather.gov for latest news about Saturday’s forecast

See the Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service for precipitation for Saturday. The forecast includes periods of rain and accumulating snow, as well as increased winds. Please continue to monitor forecasts closely as forecasts can improve or worsen quickly. Crews will mobilize overnight to treat state-maintained roads. Please drive with caution around plow trucks as they are heavy and move slowly.

US House OKs $$ for PWC health dept. and climate change projects at Rep. Connolly’s request

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), who represents part of Prince William County and is Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Government Operations, announced two Prince William County projects were included in his Community Project Funding (CPF) requests in the FY 2022 omnibus appropriations package. The funding package passed the House March 9 and now heads to the Senate.

Wetland cleanup organizers looking for volunteers for March 5

It is time again for the annual Neabsco Watershed Spring Cleanup, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help to start at 9 a.m. March 5.

PWC Service Authority hires DC Water’s IT guru as Chief Information & Technology Officer

“Mr. Kurup’s diverse experience and leadership will play a major role in strengthening our outstanding and game-changing Information Technology Division,” said Prince William County Service Authority General Manager Calvin D. Farr, Jr.

“Open House”  in-person community meeting on Data Center Overlay Comprehensive Review March 3

Public Comment - To allow the maximum number of speakers in the time allotted, speakers are encouraged to limit comments to 2 minutes per speaker. Pre-registration to speak in person is not required. Virtual public comment will not be available at this event.

County hires sustainability officer to fight against climate change

Prince William County has hired Giulia Manno as the new Environmental and Energy Sustainability Officer in the Office of Executive Management. Ms. Manno has 10+ years of experience in supporting large institutions and communities in reducing their environmental footprint.

$15.7 million in federal funding for electric vehicle charging in Virginia

Today, Feb. 10, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $15,745,244 in federal funding for Virginia to build electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This is the first of five installments totaling $106,375,132 for building EV charging stations across the Commonwealth over the next five years.

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