The City of Hampton and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will work together to investigate flooding along coastal regions and rivers on the Virginia Peninsula that is exacerbated by sea level rise. The city and the Norfolk district of … Continued
Virginia Beach City Council recently appropriated $2.998 million of local match funding to Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation (VBPR) for the Virginia Beach Trail (VB Trail) Phase 1. The approval of appropriation from City Council follows $14.9 million in federal … Continued
The City of Norfolk received the SolSmart Gold designation in December 2023. The designation recognizes efforts to advance solar power in the community. Norfolk is the only city in Hampton Roads Virginia to achieve SolSmart Gold status. SolSmart is a … Continued
NOAA recently selected the Middle Peninsula in Virginia as the next Habitat Focus Area. The Middle Peninsula Habitat Focus Area includes the tidal watershed of the York River, Piankatank River, and Mobjack Bay in Virginia. Working with partners in the … Continued
Hampton Virginia is one of the nation’s most affordable beach towns, according to a study of more than 200 localities. That assessment is courtesy of SmartAsset, an online destination for consumer-focused financial information and advice. The study looks at average … Continued
Trash is a problem for most communities. Litter and other debris clog storm drains and make roadways, parks, and waterways unsightly and pose dangers for humans and wildlife. This year, area residents can have an impact on their community by … Continued
In December, 2020, RISE announced the launch of the 2021 Coastal Community Resilience Challenge. The Challenge will award a total of $1.5 million to small businesses with innovative flood-resilience solutions. Businesses can apply for up to $350,000 to advance and … Continued
An array of events occur in Hampton Roads and throughout Tidewater Virginia during the Christmas and winter holiday season. Celebrations include plays, musicals, parades, light shows, exhibitions, and more. This article includes a sampling of events which will be held … Continued
An alliance of federal and state agencies, non profit organizations, and others have begun submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) planting in Broad Bay, near First Landing State Park, within the Lynnhaven River watershed. The SAV planting is part of the Lynnhaven … Continued
In August, the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the agency will award CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants in Virginia. The grants will capitalize and administer Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) that will provide critical gap financing to … Continued