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Newport News study finds wind fences could reduce coal dust in air
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (66+ words) A new study from the city of Newport News found that wind fence configurations could reduce the amount of coal dust moving into nearby neighborhoods. The project could cost up to $22 million. A new study from the city of Newport…...
Maryland's Chesapeake Bay Underwater Grasses Expanded Nearly 13% in 2025
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (616+ words) Gains add more than 4,600 acres of critical Chesapeake Bay habitat Underwater grass abundance increased in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries last year. In Maryland's portion of the Bay, underwater grass coverage expanded from 36,799 acres in 2024 to 41,419 acres in…...
Norfolk Welcomes First Wild Beaver Kits In 500 Years
1+ week, 3+ day ago (382+ words) Norfolk has welcomed its first wild beaver kits in 500 years. Last year, the county’s first solitary free-living beaver was spotted on trail cameras. Further monitoring later revealed the presence of a second adult, and the recent appearance of two kits…...
Sponsored content: Why spiders seem to appear everywhere in September
1+ week, 4+ day ago (135+ words) September Spider Season and Fall Prep Around the Home Why spiders become more noticeable in September—and how early fall preparation can help keep pest pressure outside. Spiders often become more noticeable in September. Webs appear around porch lights, railings,…...
The science of sewage: What wastewater reveals about PFAS in Alexandria
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1665+ words) By Jack Kiyonaga | Alexandria Journalism Project This story is part of an ongoing investigation by the Alexandria Journalism Project about PFAS in Alexandria’s drinking water. AlexRenew recently completed the biggest infrastructure project in Alexandria’s history: RiverRenew. The 2.2-milelong underground tunnel…...
Wildlife enthusiasts flock to Virginia park for a glimpse of a rare tree frog
2+ week, 6+ day ago (461+ words) A tree frog is drawing spectators to a Northern Virginia park for its unusual blue coloring. Wildlife enthusiasts have been flocking to a park in northern Virginia looking for some unusual frogs. RAYNA BELL: They're blue green tree frogs - blue…...
Why experts say every boxwood owner should be watching for this invasive pest – WTOP News
2+ week, 6+ day ago (568+ words) More counties in Maryland have been put on notice about an invasive moth that can quickly kill one of the most popular plants in the D.C. region. The box tree moth loves, not surprisingly, based on its name, boxwoods, and it’s…...
In the early 1970s, Virginia Beach compacted 640,000 tons of garbage into a 60-foot hill; the dump became America???s first landfill park and now spans 165 acres
3+ week, 1+ day ago (483+ words) In the early 1970s, Virginia Beach compacted 640,000 tons of garbage into a 60-foot hill; the dump became The Times of India...
'National Geographic moment': Researcher discusses significance of Portsmouth shark sighting
3+ week, 4+ day ago (162+ words) The New England Aquarium in Boston says the Northeast is in peak shark season. A great white shark was seen off the coast of Portsmouth last weekend. John Chisholm with the aquarium has been tracking great white sharks in the…...
Let’s work together for the best Taylor Run solution
3+ week, 4+ day ago (364+ words) I have lived next to Strawberry Run for 52 years and during that time I have consistently cleaned up trash and removed invasive plants. I do not like looking out my windows to see a trash-filled area. With my actions, the…...