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What to do with fallen leaves: Consider local environment and community needs
FROM Stafford County News 11/13/24 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Real Estate / Nature and the Outdoors /
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,
Grants awarded to protect and restore Virginia’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed
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10/12/21 / Breaking News / Environment / Health & Safety / Nature and the Outdoors /
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal-state Chesapeake Bay Program announced Oct. 12 they've received $2.4 million+ in grants for projects to protect and restore Virginia’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The 14 grants announced today will generate $2,115,402 in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $4.5 million+.
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New weekend hours for PWC landfill go into effect Saturday, Oct. 30
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FROM from the Prince William County Government - Solid Waste Division 10/11/21 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government /
New weekend hours go into effect Oct. 30 for the Prince William County Landfill on Dumfries Road. The landfill will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday – Friday.
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Water utilities advise customers to act quickly to avert service turn-offs
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10/06/21 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government /
Customers who have unpaid water and sewer bills with Prince William County Service Authority, Fairfax Water and Loudoun Water are reminded to establish payment plans immediately to avoid service disconnections and late fees.
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NPS seels comments on proposed deer management program for parks in Washington, D.C. and Maryland
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FROM National Park Service 10/05/21 / Environment / Federal Government / Nature and the Outdoors /
To protect and restore native plants and promote healthy and diverse forests, the National Park Service (NPS) proposes to reduce overabundant deer populations in several national parks in DC and Maryland.
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Yard waste collection program starts Oct. 1 in PWC: contact your hauler
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09/22/21 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government /
A new curbside yard waste collection program begins Oct. 1 in Prince William County. Yard waste will be collected separately from trash and recycling. Yard waste must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or containers labeled “Yard Waste”. Do not use plastic bags for yard waste collection.
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Most businesses in Prince William County must file Recycling Report by Oct.15
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FROM Prince William County Government - Solid Waste Division 09/19/21 / Business / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government /
Businesses in Prince William County must now complete and file an annual recycling report with the Department of Public Works by Oct. 15 each year. Code changes that took effect in January 2021 moved the reporting deadline from Feb. 15 to Oct. 15. Homes businesses and businesses based in incorporated towns are exempt.
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Regional pesticide collection Sept. 10 at James Long Park in Haymarket
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FROM from Prince William County Government 08/31/21 / Agriculture / Environment / Haymarket / Health & Safety / State Government /
Anyone wanting to dispose of unwanted pesticides must complete and submit a brochure ahead of time and bring the unwanted items on the day of the event either to the Fairfax or Prince William locations. https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pdf/pesticide-collection-brochure.pdf
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Spill of unknown chemical in Manassas sends 15 to hospital
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FROM Prince William Fire & Rescue 08/27/21 / Breaking News / Business / Environment / Health & Safety / Manassas / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William Fire and Rescue Crews arrived shortly after a 6:20 AM dispatch for a reported chemical spill in the 7500 block of Notes Drive, Manassas, with several employees reporting difficulty breathing, according to Matt Smolsky, Assistant Chief.
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Earlier darkness means drivers must be extra careful—really looking for pedestrians and bike riders
It is getting dark earlier each day which means it is more difficult for drivers to see pedestrians and bicycle riders--especially the ones who wear dark coats.
Prince William Police urge drivers to drive more carefully and pay extra attention to be on the outlook for pedestrians and bike riders,
