Environment Health & Safety Local Government Real Estate Nature and the Outdoors
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,
PWC Schools tapped for US Dept. of Education “Green Ribbon” environmental award
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FROM Virginia Department of Education 04/22/21 / Education / Environment / Federal Government / Health & Safety / State Government /
Prince William County Public Schools will receive the U.S. Department of Education’s 2021 Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Award--one of only five U.S.school districts to earn the award in 2021.
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New general manager hired for PWC Service Authority
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FROM Prince William County Service Authority 04/12/21 / Breaking News / Environment / Health & Safety /
Prince William County Service Authority Board of Directors has hired Calvin D. Farr, Jr., P.E., as the water and wastewater utility’s new General Manager, effective May 17, 2021.
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Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative prepared for snow, ice or sleet
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FROM NOVEC 02/10/21 / Breaking News / Environment / Health & Safety /
"Accumulating snow or ice could result in trees falling on power lines and causing power outages," said Dan Swingle, vice president of NOVEC system operations. "Our crews, utility trucks, and our 24-hour operations center are ready to respond..."
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Observation platform ready for use at Innovation Pond
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FROM Prince William Conservation Alliance 12/15/20 / Breaking News / Bristow / Environment / Manassas / Real Estate /
The long awaited observation platform is now “open for business” at Innovation Pond at the end of Discovery Boulevard (in Bristow/Manassas), according to a news release from Prince William Conservation Alliance.
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Rt. 29 Small Area Plan presentation postponed to Feb. 17, 2021
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FROM Prince William County Planning Office 12/14/20 / Breaking News / Environment / Gainesville / Local Government / Real Estate /
The Route 29 Small Area Plan, which was scheduled to be presented to the Planning Commission on Dec. 16, 2020, has been postponed to Feb. 17, 2021, according to a news release from the Planning Office. No reason was stated for the postponement.
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Flower Gallery’s Doug Burroughs headlines holiday workshops on VCE Zoom
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11/09/20 / Education / Environment /
Three upcoming Wednesday Zoom classes on holiday flower design and plants have been scheduled by Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE).
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Ask the Recycling Wonk - Recycling Q & A on Nov. 13
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FROM Prince William County Government 11/09/20 / Environment / Local Government /
In recognition of America Recycles Day 2020, Prince William area residents can have recycling questions answered by experts this Friday, Nov. 13.
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Volunteers needed for 11th annual Occoquan River Cleanup this coming Saturday, Sept. 12
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FROM Earnie Porta, Mayor of Occoquan 09/08/20 / Environment / Health & Safety / People & Places / Volunteering /
This Saturday, Sept. 12, is the date for the 11th Annual Occoquan River Cleanup sponsored by the Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition. The cleanup will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will range along the length of the Occoquan River from Cedar Run/Broad Run, through Lake Jackson, and from the base of the Lake Jackson Dam to Hooes Run and the Town of Occoquan.
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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,
