
Oyster renaissance lifts Chesapeake Bay, but troubles linger
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia — After hoisting one of his 650 oyster cages from the bottom of Broad Bay, Joey Carmack grabbed a hose to remove a slimy pile of bright
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia — After hoisting one of his 650 oyster cages from the bottom of Broad Bay, Joey Carmack grabbed a hose to remove a slimy pile of bright
Monday, with the governor’s signature, $3.7 million in state dollars will be paired with $11.2 million in federal funds to help with creosote cleanup in the Elizabeth River. Regina Mobley,
Inside Business creates its annual Power List to showcase who’s who in terms of moving the needle for the economy in Hampton Roads, whether they be the decision-makers, the influencers
A few decades ago, the battle for equal justice under the law was a matter of life or death. Today, experts at Norfolk State University say the battle for environmental
Megan Isadore, co-founder of the River Otter Ecology Project, led a nature walk to Plum Point Park in Norfolk on March 23. The group reached a dock — a popular
For decades, industrial plants along the southern branch of the Elizabeth River produced creosote. The preservative was used for wooden poles that would support what was then, new technology —
What comes first: sea level rise, or melting glaciers? Which effects of climate change stem from agricultural versus industrial activities? Those are some of the questions a small group grappled
Following a competitive review process, the NOAA Marine Debris Program and National Marine Sanctuary Foundation are pleased to announce the 12 recipients of the Ocean Odyssey Fiscal Year 2024 Marine
The Elizabeth River Project (ERP) and local schools have created a fantastic program to get students involved in the health of our local waterways. Youth Water Monitors ages 8-17, from
This is not your average school field trip. We are about to take a deep dive below the surface of the Elizabeth River without ever getting our hands wet, thanks
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