August 24, 2026
water management
Senators Call for Special Session Due to ‘Dire’ Groundwater Report
Virginia Senators Richard Stuart and Russet Perry have sent a joint letter to Governor Abigail Spanberger urging her to call the General Assembly into a special session to address what they describe as “the deeply alarming findings” of a recently released groundwater supply study.
Montross changes vendor for water withdrawal report
At its July meeting, the Montross Town Council voted to change the vendor for drafting its water withdrawal report from Stantec to Retaw.
VMRC member questions what Caroline River withdrawals mean for NNK and Middle Peninsula
When Thomas Preston voted along with the other members of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to approve Caroline County’s water intake structure, he had the potential implications for other counties, including his hometown, top of mind.
Northern Neck Added to Drought Disaster
The USDA authorized drought disaster des‑ignations for another 40 Virginia localities, including counties across the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. The move unlocks access for producers to apply for emergency loans.
KING GEORGE JOINING MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR PFAS SETTLEMENT
At the July 21 meeting, the King George Board of Supervisors voted to join a settlement for PFAS groundwater contamination.
Montross getting Stantec’s assistance for water withdrawal permit
Montross Town Council unanimously voted to hire Stantec to put together the package required for the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) related to the water withdrawal permit renewals.
Rappahannock Tribe gets good news in battle over Caroline water withdrawals
Last month, the Rappahannock Tribe scored a victory in its battle against Caroline County’s Rappahannock River water withdrawal project.
Stuart: ‘Communities Lose’ With Final Data Center Water Regs
On June 22, Virginia Senator Richard Stuart announced he secured a “first-in-the-nation safeguard to stop data centers from draining groundwater,” but what the Commonwealth got… Login to continue reading Login…