The Roanoke Times: Funding OK’d for sedimentation study at Smith Mountain Lake
BY JASON DUNOVANT
MONETA — The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission is taking the next step in its effort to slow the encroachment of sedimentation into Smith Mountain Lake. The board approved a feasibility study Monday to consider the best ways to manage the growing concern.
The Roanoke Times: Reports of invasive hydrilla rise at Smith Mountain Lake
BY JASON DUNOVANT
Invasive vegetation sightings continue to increase at Smith Mountain Lake despite the stocking of 200 sterile grass carp in June to control the fast-spreading problem.
Meeting Minutes 08.03.26
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Bedford Water: Bedford Community Asked to Conserve Water
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2026 Water Conservation Efforts Extended Bedford Community Asked to Conserve Water Bedford, Va. — Bedford County is currently experiencing severe drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Despite the ongoing dry…
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
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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.