1+ week, 1+ 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…...

2+ week, 5+ 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…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1191+ words) A new state report finds groundwater resources are heading toward unsustainable levels in the eastern part of Virginia, including Hampton Roads, raising concerns for increased saltwater intrusion in drinking wells and the stability of aquifer recharge projects. Virginia’s coastal plain…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (252+ words) NORFOLK, Neb. (KTIV) - During Drinking Water Week, which is May 3 through May 9, the City of Norfolk, Nebraska, is shining a spotlight on critical drinking water infrastructure and highlighting the dedicated workers and community investment required to provide safe and reliable…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (618+ words) Along with wineries, equestrian farms and George Washington's estate, Virginia's known for being the data center capital of the country, with at least 665 facilities servicing major companies including Google, Amazon, Oracle and Meta (1). "Scientific evidence links exposure to PM2.5 with a…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (877+ words) RICHMOND — Lawmakers this session introduced companion bills to study how the state’s energy infrastructure can be more efficient. These bills come amid growing bipartisan concerns about rising energy costs, greenhouse gas emissions and the use of clean energy. Del. Lee…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (355+ words) Invasive plant species have taken root across Virginia, and experts are now offering advice on how to protect native plants and your yard during National Invasive Species Awareness Week. — Invasive plant species have taken root across Virginia and the…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (321+ words) The perfect time to spot the mysterious, once nearly extinct bird of prey that is making a quiet return to Nelson's County is approaching. Reknowned for being "very secretive", goshawks are still a "very rare" bird in the UK, according…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (225+ words) Pleasure House Point is home to a wetlands renovation project that began in March of this year. The goal is to restore eight acres of tidal wetlands in the Pleasure House Point area. The tidal wetlands are important for animal…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (252+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — The U.S. Navy has released its Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for its plan to base the MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aircraft system at Naval Station Norfolk. The proposed action at Norfolk involves…...