Chesapeake Bay needs region-wide protection
Designating site in the Chesapeake Bay as pieces of a National Recreation Area is step toward preserving of one of America’s most prized natural landscapes
Clean water
If we want a greener, healthier world we need to protect our rivers, lakes and streams.
Clean water is vital to ecosystems, to our health, and our quality of life. But too many of our rivers, lakes and streams are vulnerable to pollution. This pollution, along with outdated infrastructure – like lead pipes in our schools – puts our health at risk. We need to work together to protect our waters.
The Latest on Clean water
Statement: EPA tells power plants to clean up their act
Statement: White House launches new effort to protect clean water
Updates
Lobby day secures bipartisan support for the Plastic Pellet Free Water Act
Clean water groups urge Congress to tackle microplastics
Ending mercury pollution should be a no-brainer
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Environment Virginia’s 2024 Priorities
Safe for Swimming?
The Threat of “Forever Chemicals”
Who are the top toxic water polluters in your state?
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Virginia scores a D on lead in school drinking water report
In an assessment of laws and regulations pertaining to lead contamination of schools’ drinking water, Virginia received a D in Environment Virginia Research and Policy Center's latest Get the Lead Out scorecard.
Has PFAS contaminated your beach?
As summer kicks into high gear and more families are hitting lakes and beaches around the country, the last thing on their minds is potential dangers lurking in the water.
Major PFAS manufacturer will pay more than $10 billion for clean-up
A major chemical company and producer of PFAS “forever chemicals”, 3M agreed to a $10.3 billion settlement with public water utilities last Thursday.
Chemical train derailment highlights need for stronger safety rules to protect the environment
Residents on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border are returning to their homes this week following their evacuations over looming explosion fears after a train carrying 20 cars of hazardous materials derailed.
General Assembly Crossover Update
The first half of the 2023 General Assembly is in the books and from climate change to plastic pollution and toxic chemicals in our water, we have been busy fighting to protect our air, water and special places in Virginia. Here are some of our biggest takeaways from the first half of the General Assembly session.