November 11, 2009
Environmental group names New River 2nd most polluted waterway in America
The study by the Environment America advocacy group tallies the amount of pollutants discharged into bodies of water across the nationNovember 10, 2009
DEQ testing oily substance along Maury River
The picnic area at Goshen Pass has been taped off as crews spent the day examining and re-examining pools of waterOctober 30, 2009
Carroll Co. lifts local emergency following acid discovery
Drinking water tested negative for hazardous levels of contaminationOctober 28, 2009
Vertical turbine promises wind power for Virginia
The prototype wind turbine - which has been dubbed the Blade Runner 5000 - is designed to be different from traditional wind turbines in that it will be smaller, cheaper and more efficient.October 26, 2009
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg High School students clean-up New River site
The group "Hokies for the Bay" picked up litter and debris this past SaturdayOctober 22, 2009
Gov. Kaine: Roanoke’s Mill Mountain to be placed under conservation easement
The Governor said Roanoke City Council has agreed to support plans to establish two perpetual conservation easements on Mill Mountain, and the surrounding 600 acre parkManatee spotted in James River near Richmond
"He'll come up and get some air, roll over on his back, rub his face and go swimming along," said Joe Owen Jr., 37, a sergeant with the Dinwiddie County Sheriff's OfficeOctober 12, 2009
Blacksburg kicks off Sustainability Week
Town and university leaders are working together to build a sustainable campus and town. Sustainability week runs through Saturday.October 08, 2009
EPA estimates Cana acid cleanup will cost at least $50,000
They're now transferring the acid into stronger and resistant tanks.Fishburn Park Elementary students learn about the environment
Teachers at Fishburn Park Elementary students are incorporating Environmental Science in all subjects.October 06, 2009
Carroll Co. declares local emergency over acid use in Cana
The DEQ says a business was using acid to remove valuable metals, such as gold, from dismantled computersSeptember 21, 2009
100 mpg car team working in Lynchburg
A team of engineers are inside a converted Lynchburg warehouse quietly designing and assembling a lightweight car they expect will achieve 110 mpg in the city and 140 mpg on the highwayNew Wytheville company plans to seel “plugless power”
Evatran hopes to make its first sales in early 2010September 19, 2009
Guesses abound for Fall Colors in Shenandoah Valley
With nothing to lose but green pigment, dozens of Shenandoah Valley tourism professionals submitted guesses Thursday for the exact day, hour and minute that leaves will show peak color this year.September 18, 2009
