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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,
TODAY’S COLUMN - Earth Day – It’s no longer just one day a year
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By SHAWN M. GARVIN, Administrator, EPA’s Mid-Atlantic Region 04/25/16 / Environment / Federal Government / Health & Safety /
Earth Month should serve as a call to action for people everywhere to make at least one change that will make a difference for people’s health and the environment.
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May 14 is annual Green Community Day in Westridge
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FROM Westridge Community Reports 04/25/16 / Environment / Lake Ridge / Kids Konnection /
The Annual Community Green Day on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. There will be a community cleanup, free shredding, metal recycling, gently used clothing collection and a big vendor expo with representatives ranging from Va. Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners, to Mosquito Joe to Doody Calls and many more.
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NOVEC offers ways to help the environment on Earth Day
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By PRISCILLA KNIGHT, NOVEC 04/18/16 / Environment /
Earth Day is on April 22 and the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative urges everyone to help the environment by using energy wisely.
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Keep Virginia Beautiful offering grants; apply by April 30
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04/14/16 / Environment / Health & Safety / Nonprofits / Volunteering /
Apply until April 30 for a grant from Keep Virginia Beautiful. Winners will be announced each day in June for grant awards from $500 to $1,000 in these categories: Litter Prevention, Recycling, Community Beautification and Cigarette Litter Prevention. Grant winners will be announced daily at http://www.keepvirginiabeautiful.org and through social media.
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PWC strawberry grower and farmers across state see losses from two hard freezes first week in April
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FROM Virginia Farm Bureau Federation 04/14/16 / Agriculture / Environment / Good Eating /
There’s risk every spring that a hard freeze will kill tender fruit blossoms, says the Virginia Farm Bureau. Virginia apple and peach growers are familiar with that risk. But growers across Virginia saw some losses from two hard freezes the week of April 3, including Jay Yankey, owner of Yankey Farms, a pick-your-own operation in Prince William County.
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Hawk released at Silver Lake after being rescued by PWC park ranger
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FROM Prince William County Government 04/08/16 / Environment / Local Government / Manassas / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation /
On the afternoon of Jan. 3, Karen Shumake, a senior park ranger with the Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation Department, heard police dispatch go out about an injured hawk located at the intersection of U.S. 29 and University Blvd. Immediately, Shumake realized that she didn't have a safe way to safely capture the hawk that could do real damage with its beak and talons. Fortunately, she got some help from a passing motorist and Steven Neff, a county animal control officer.
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Recycle old freezer or refrigerator for cash from Dominion Power
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04/06/16 / Environment / Money & Taxes /
Recycling this spring can create more garage or basement space, bring in extra cash through a reward and save you money through lowering your electric bill if you are a Dominion Power customer. All it takes is a decision to part ways with an old inefficient refrigerator or freezer, says a Dominion Virginia Power news release.
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Independent Hill School/PACE East tops in state in recycling for second year
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03/30/16 / Education / Environment /
Independent Hill School/PACE East has received the Virginia Recycling Association's Award for Excellence in Recycling again placing first place in the state for the second year.
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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.
