Watershed grant aims to bolster green infrastructure projects throughout Fredericksburg region.
FOR will use grant funds to keep stormwater pollution at bay
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JLARC data center report examines energy impact, sales tax exemption
The 77-page document covers economic/fiscal impacts, energy impacts and costs, natural/historic resource impacts, residential impacts, and the state’s use of tax exemptions to attract data centers.
Cool on industrial use: Caroline lowers Rappahannock River withdrawal request
County now seeks a maximum withdrawal of 9 million gallons a day from the river instead of 13.9 million.
Stuart’s mission to restrict data centers impacting Caroline water project
State senator said he would support drinking water for Bowling Green residents, but is not in support of the plan to withdraw from the Rappahannock River for business growth.
Press pause: DEQ suspends permit process for Caroline County’s Rappahannock River withdrawal
Department of Environmental Quality officials request additional information before moving forward with the permit process.
Caroline teacher Named Virginia Conservation Teacher of the Year
The Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District named Caroline Middle School teacher, FFA sponsor Teacher of the Year for grades 6-12.
PHOTOS: A great day for a Tree Fredericksburg Native Tree Giveaway
35-hundred native trees and shrubs given away and headed to yards around the region.
River symposium highlights ongoing work of protecting the Rappahannock watershed
Daylong event aimed to inform organizations about available programs and projects.
LISTEN: Rappahannock River Roundtable holds a Rappahannock River Symposium on October 16th at the Old Silk Mill
Leonina Arismendi says her talk will focus on environmental justice.
DEQ to hold public hearing on Caroline water intake proposal Wednesday
Agency made preliminary decision to issue the permit but will hold public after significant community outcry.
Press Rewind, Sept. 8-14
An in-depth discussion on data centers in the region and a Caroline farmer fighting the exercise of eminent domain on some of his property along the Rappahannock River are two of the top stories covered by the Free Press this past week.
PHOTOS: Mulch in the morning
Tree Fredericksburg volunteers spent Saturday putting mulch around about 250 trees at James Monroe High School.
WATCH: Tree Fredericksburg volunteers at work Saturday morning at JM
Anne Little with Tree Fredericksburg talks about the importance of having mulch around your trees and how much you should have.
Take that: Farmer’s attorney files motion to invalidate Caroline County’s exercise of eminent domain
Attorney Joshua Baker filed a motion to invalidate the Certificate of Take and dismiss the petition to condemn the property.
During visit to Spotsylvania solar farm, Kaine not sheepish about desire for clean energy in Commonwealth
Wooly maintenence crew plays a key role in AES facility’s operation.
Community meeting Thursday in Ladysmith to discuss data center project
The goal of the project is to construct several data center buildings, each containing up to 300,000 square feet for a total of 792,000 square feet of commercial space.
Rapidan Service Authority, VDH lift ‘do not drink’ advisory for Wilderness Water Treatment Plant customers
A multi-agency investigation led by VDH found no reason for advisory to continue; source of odor not determined.
Sustainable shop coming to downtown Fredericksburg
Fillagreen to open second location, on Caroline St., in September.
Swimming Advisory lifted for the Rapidan River
Comprehensive water sampling during the past three days do not indicate a public health risk.
Virginia Department of Health: Boil bulk water received in Orange County distribution
Boil water instructions should be used for bulk water only. Residents under the Do Not Use Water Advisory should not try to treat the tap water themselves.
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