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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,
Rep. Wolf continues to champion efforts in war on stink bugs
Freezing weather to delay Prince William County school report cards
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01/24/14 / Education / Environment /
All PWCS report cards will be distributed later than originally planned to adjust for weather-related school closings and delays.
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PW school superintendent to present 2015 budget, capital improvements plan Feb. 5
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01/12/14 / Environment / Local Government /
Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Steven L. Walts will present his proposed fiscal year (FY) 2015 budget to the School Board at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 with live coverage on PWCS-TV, Comcast Channel 18, Verizon Channel 36, and via Web cast at http://www.pwcstv.com
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FAA gives nod to Va. Tech’s proposal to test unmanned aircraft systems
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01/02/14 / Environment / Federal Government / Transportation /
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) selected Virginia Tech’s proposal to spearhead a regional research effort on the safest and most effective ways to incorporate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the existing airspace.
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January designated as National Radon Action Month
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12/31/13 / Environment / Health & Safety /
Radon testing is being encouraged during January, and the federal government is getting more involved in raising awareness about radon and efforts on radon reduction and mitigation in homes, especially those of low-income families.
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Public briefing Jan. 21 on watershed studies of older areas along Occoquan River
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12/31/13 / Environment / Lake Ridge / Local Government /
Prince William County Department of Public Works will host an informational meeting on a recent study of four Occoquan sub watersheds on Jan. 21.
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US Government at Work: Agricultural agents catch first in nation pest on grapes
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From a USDA press release 12/29/13 / Environment / Federal Government /
Agriculture specialists at the Philadelphia Seaport made a first in nation pest discovery Dec. 14 when they intercepted Parepitragus pulverulentus Denticeps, a type of beetle, while inspecting a shipment of grapes from Peru.
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Saving on electricity while celebrating the holidays
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12/12/13 / Environment / General News /
Here are a few tips from the Alliance to Save Energy for the brightest (and least costly!) holiday yet:
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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,
