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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,
To beef up number of bee hives, VDACS offering hives to new & established beekeepers
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07/13/18 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Environment /
Virginia’s recently established Beehive Distribution Program provides beehives to both new and established beekeepers in an effort to increase the number of actively managed bee colonies across the Commonwealth. The program is administered by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).
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“Keep the Green: Lower Taxes, Less Traffic, More Trees” on Monday, July 16
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FROM Staff Reports 07/12/18 / Environment / Haymarket / Health & Safety / Local Government /
Prince William Conservation Alliance is heading up a "community conversation" on "Keep the Green: Lower Taxes, Less Traffic, More Trees" on Monday, July 16, at 7 pm, at Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant,15120 Washington St, Haymarket, VA 20169.
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Virginia bee losses over the winter nearly 60 percent, worst loss since 2000
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FROM Va. Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services (VDACS) 06/27/18 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Environment /
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced June 27 that the winter losses of honeybee colonies over the 2017-2018 season were greater than expected and greater than the average of 30 percent per year for the past decade. “The winter losses were 59.5 percent,” said Keith Tignor, State Apiarist. He adds that this is the highest rate since 2000 when the state began monitoring winter losses. There was a decrease in colony losses reported for the summer of 2017 when compared to the 2016 summer season.
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June 19 “Community Conversation” to kick off update to Manassas comprehensive plan
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FROM City of Manassas Staff 06/18/18 / Environment / Local Government / Manassas /
City of Manassas Planning Commission will lead a Comprehensive Plan update Kickoff Session & Community Conversation on Land Use on Tuesday, June 19 at 7 PM, at the Boys and Girls Club, 9501 Dean Park Lane. The public is invited to attend this session and the others to follow.
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Incentives offered to ride public transit instead of a private vehicle on Dump the Pump Day June 21
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FROM Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) 06/18/18 / Environment / Local Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Transportation /
When you "Dump the Pump" and hop aboard OmniRide public transit this Thursday, June 21, you and a friend could win a free SmarTrip card or a Starbucks gift card! On June 21, OmniRide will join public transportation systems across the country in marking the 13th annual national Dump the Pump Day. On that day, people are encouraged to ride public transportation instead of driving a private vehicle.
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Prince William Conservation Alliance named ‘One of the Best’ Nonprofits by philanthropy group
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FROM Prince William Conservation Alliance 06/14/18 / Breaking News / Environment / Nonprofits / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation / Volunteering /
The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington has selected Prince William Conservation Alliance to be part of its 2018-19 class of best local nonprofits in the region. Executive director Kim Hosen says the accolade is due to community support for PWCA programs.
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Boaters beware! Many Virginia rivers at dangerously high levels; safety jackets a must, warns VDGIF
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06/01/18 / Environment / Health & Safety / State Government /
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) advises recreational boaters to use extreme caution this upcoming weekend and into next week as unstable weather systems are leading to flash flooding in many areas.
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President’s Circle Award to Keep Manassas Beautiful group for clean, green community
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FROM Patty Prince, Communications Manager, City of Manassas 05/23/18 / Environment / Local Government / Manassas /
The City of Manassas' Keep Manassas Beautiful group has been recognized by Keep America Beautiful with the President’s Circle Award.
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Manassas Council names Steve Burke as new Manassas City Manager
Steve Burke, an Assistant City Manager and Director of Public Works for the City of Manassas, has been named City Manager by Manassas City Council effective February. 3, 2025. Interim City Manager Douglas Keen will return to his post as Police Chief and an Assistant City Manager.
