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Go easy on salt and deicers:  They can harm environment and escalate drinking water treatment costs

Salt and deicers can make driveways and sidewalks safer during winter storms, but overuse can harm the environment, says a news release from Stafford County.

Local business and residents recognized for “making a difference” in Prince William environment

Prince William Conservation Alliance presented its "People Who Make a Difference" Awards on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The event celebrated four outstanding community members whose dedication and actions have significantly contributed to the preservation and enhancement of the local environment. The awards honored ia business and three ndividuals who exemplify one of the organization's core tenets: People who care, make a difference, a news release said.

Dominion to host June 18 & June 20 meetings on plans to rebuild and upgrade transmission lines

The plan is to rebuild the electric transmission lines that run between Dominion's Possum Point Substation in Dumfries and its Fredericksburg Substation because the lines "are at the end of their service life." At the same time, Dominion plans to upgrade the lines - from 115 kilovolts (kV) to 230 kV.

Manassas a-buzz about 4th annual family-friendly Bee Festival on June 22

The grounds of Liberia House. accessed from Mathis Ave., will be the setting for the 4th annual Manassas Bee Festival June 22. Highlights/activities include bluegrass band, food trucks, mead & beer garden, vendors, local honey sales, bee hives. native bee houses, plant experts, farm animals, games, crafts, and more. Guests in bee costumes are welcome. Park at various spots nearby and walk to Liberia House grounds.

Master Gardeners at Teaching Garden Saturday, June 1

Prince William Cooperative Extension invites county residents to bring dull garden tools to the Teaching Garden (on the grounds of the St. Benedictine Monastery at 9535 Linton Hall Rd, Bristow) this coming Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m.to noon.

Keep Pr. Wm. Beautiful (KPWB) cancels May 18 fundraiser

Keep Prince William Beautiful 's (KPWB) Spring Fling Fundraiser planned for Saturday,May 18, 2024 at Cedar Run Brewery in Nokesville has been canceled due to a stormy forecast.

Landowners can get a free, flexible riparian forest buffer from new Va. program

Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) has a new program that provides landowners free, flexible riparian forest buffer installation plus one year of maintenance. The Riparian Forests for Landowners (RFFL) program is a unique watershed-based partnership.

Free professional development for Va. educators on history, social studies topics this summer

The Virginia War Memorial is offering two professional development opportunities for Virginia educators during June and July 2024. These 2024 Summer Teacher Institutes are free and open to all educators from throughout the Commonwealth and are tailored to those teaching middle and high school students.

Global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies to build plant in Va.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced May 1 that Topsoe, Danish manufacturer and global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, plans to build a $400+ million manufacturing plant in Chesterfield County, outside Richmond.

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