May 12, 2026
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According to SCEMFIS
According to SCEMFIS, the recently announced pilot study will test whether PIT tagging can help answer some of those unresolved questions. There will be two main components: First, controlled studies would be conducted at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) to determine whether inserting PIT tags affects fish survival. In these trials, some fish would be tagged and others would not, allowing scientists to compare outcomes under the same conditions.
Pilot study announced as possible step toward Bay-specific menhaden data
Critics of commercial menhaden fish‑ing in the Chesapeake Bay have called for Bay-specific science. The Science Center for Marine Fisheries (SCEMFIS) announced a pilot is advancing that may be able to provide it.
RICHMOND COUNTY IMPOSES BURN BAN
Richmond County has enacted a countywide burn ban that took effect at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, in response to increasingly dangerous fire conditions.
Three Rivers Health District conducts biohazard threat exercise
Last Friday, the Three Rivers Health District and local partners conducted a biological event training exercise simulating a coordinated public response to a novel influenza A virus.
NAPS Awards $4,500 in Scholarships to College-Bound NHS Seniors
Three college-bound Northumberland High School seniors received scholarships from the Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) during the Senior Recognition ceremony on April 27.
Northumberland planning to audit school nutrition program
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors granted its blessing for the county finance team to conduct an internal audit of the school system’s nutrition program.
Watson briefs Montross Council on Worship Watch
Last week, at the Montross Town Council meeting, Councilman Clinton Watson provided a brief report on scams and a local initiative aimed at helping keep residents safe and informed about such threats.