8.21.26 – DEQ NEWS RELEASE
Drought Update Virginia Department of Environmental Quality sent this bulletin at 08/21/2026 12:48 PM EDT View as a webpage / Share DEQ.Virginia.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 21, 2026 CONTACT: Irina Calos (804) 659-1333 irina.calos@deq.virginia.gov DROUGHT UPDATE…
CARDINAL NEWS: Virginia board approves ‘last resort’ fee increases for hunting, fishing, trapping licenses
Among the new regulations, the Virginia Board of Wildlife Resources has adopted updated safe boating requirements to align with federal regulations.
Children under the age of 13 will now be required to wear a life jacket while boating. Additionally, motorboats 26 feet or less in length that are capable of developing 115 pounds or more of static thrust must be equipped with an engine cut-off switch.
8.6.2026 – DEQ NEWS RELEASE: Drought Update
Drought Update Virginia Department of Environmental Quality sent this bulletin at 08/06/2026 02:02 PM EDT View as a webpage / Share DEQ.Virginia.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2026 CONTACT: Irina Calos (804) 659-1333 irina.calos@deq.virginia.gov DROUGHT UPDATE…
Meeting Minutes 06.01.26
06.01.26 Meeting Minutes FINAL
7.31.26 – DEQ NEWS RELEASE: Drought Update
CORRECTED NEWS RELEASE: Drought Update Virginia Department of Environmental Quality sent this bulletin at 07/31/2026 10:38 AM EDT DEQ.Virginia.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2026 CONTACT: Irina Calos (804) 659-1333 irina.calos@deq.virginia.gov DROUGHT UPDATE…
WFXR: Governor Abigail Spanberger Discusses the Drought at SML
Governor Abigail Spanberger joins state and local leaders at Smith Mountain Lake to address the worsening drought in the Roanoke Region due to more than one year of below-average rainfall.
Appalachian Power Granted Virginia DEQ Variance to Further Conserve Water at Smith Mountain Project
MEDIA CONTACT:APCo News APCoNews@aep.com Smith Mountain Project | News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROANOKE, Va., July 16, 2026 – Appalachian Power Company (APCo) has received approval from theVirginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for a variance related…
Governor Spanberger, Roanoke Region Leaders Urge Increased, Commonsense Water Conservation Efforts in Face of Worsening Drought
In response to the historic ongoing drought caused by below average rainfall throughout the Commonwealth for nearly one year, Governor Spanberger and Roanoke Region leaders today urged Virginians to increase commonsense water conservation efforts.
Public Comment Period Opens July 7 for Proposed Fee Increases and Regulatory Changes
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) 2026 regulatory cycle public comment period is now open. This 30-day public comment period will close at 5 p.m. on Aug. 5, 2026.
A New Generation of Sterile Grass Carp Target Invasive Vegetation at Smith Mountain Lake
The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission (TLAC) announced that today two hundred (200) certified triploid, sterile grass carp were released into Smith Mountain Lake (SML).
6.11.26 – DEQ NEWS RELEASE: Drought Update
11 June 2026 – The Virginia Dept of Environmental Quality has released an update on the Drought Advisory in Virginia.
Smith Mountain Eagle: More than 24 tons of debris collected during Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Days
More than 24 tons of debris were collected from in and around Smith Mountain Lake during lake cleanup days in May. The organized kick-off event took place on May 2, and efforts continued throughout the month by various community groups.