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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,
Prince William Forest Park to close campground and backcountry for 3 months
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11/19/13 / Environment / Federal Government /
Prince William Forest Park in Triangle VA near Quantico Marine Base will close its Oak Ridge Campground and the Chopawamsic Backcountry area Dec. 1 to save money. Both areas operated by the National Park Service will reopen March 1, 2014.
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Advanced recycling facility to open in Manassas area in January
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11/12/13 / Business / Environment / Manassas /
American Disposal Services is building an a state of the art, single stream processing recycling facility in the Manassas, VA. area. American Recycling Center’ will create jobs, save up to 1.23 million kilowatts of energy per day and educate the community about recycling, a news release said.
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Christmas bird count set for Dec. 29 in Nokesville
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11/06/13 / Environment / Nokesville / Nature and the Outdoors /
The Nokesville Christmas Bird Count will be held on December 29, 2013, beginning at 7 a.m. There are three ways people can help. RSVP in required, says Prince William Conservation Alliance that is coordinating the local effort.
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PW Conservation Alliance to host Nov. 7 talk about streams and the environment
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11/06/13 / Education / Environment /
Jake Hosen, a PhD candidate at the University of Maryland, will talk about how the stream in your backyard is linked to global carbon cycles and climate change on Nov. 7 at the Prince William Conservation Alliamce meeting in Manassas.
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Weekend of special activities and free parking on Veterans Day at Va. state parks
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11/05/13 / Environment / People & Places / State Government /
Virginia State Parks will waive parking fees in honor of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2013. Additionally, all 36 state parks will offer special programming during the holiday weekend.
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Virginia State parks are open; only one affected by US shutdown
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10/02/13 / Environment / General News / Real Estate /
All Virginia State Parks remain open for business during this prime fall season,” said DCR’s State Parks Director Joe Elton. “Schedules have not changed, reservations are being honored, and all programs remain intact," he said.
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Dominion’s power station near Front Royal 50 percent built
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09/29/13 / Environment /
Dominion Virginia Power reports that its power station, under construction in Warren County near Front Royal, is 50 percent complete and on track to be online by the 4th quarter of 2014.
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First ever “Septic Smart Week” Sept. 23-27
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09/23/13 / Environment / Health & Safety /
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging homeowners this week–SepticSmart Week–to ensure their septic systems are functioning properly to protect public health and preserve valuable water resources.
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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,
