Virginia Environment News (United States)

A federal government agency in Portsmouth, VA, has awarded a five-month contract for Canada goose control to the Geese Police of Virginia. The contract will run through September 2012, with a likely annual renewal.

Three Employees from Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. (WEG) Took Home the Top Prize for the Virginia Low Impact Development (LID) Design Competition (Urban Infill Category)

Looking to expand distribution to gain a national retail presence, Breathe Healthy® will be showcasing their products at the 2012 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Many are concerned about what the furure holds. Apocolypse? Economic Disaster? Terrorist Attack? If you lose power be ready with the Hurricane Survival Generator (TM)

Hurricane Wind Power Wind Turbine Technologies Releases "Perfect Storm PMA" This is the first in a line of Permanent Magnet Alternators made in the USA with maximum versatility and functionality.

CitiWood Urban Forest Products, LLC and National Marking Products, Inc. have entered into an exclusive partnership to manufacture environmentally friendly award plaques from recovered urban trees.

EPA is coming out with several major power-plant regulations at once that promise cleaner air and water. Will they have major reliability impacts? If so, what can be done? How much change in the generation mix will happen due to the regulations?

A federal government agency in Portsmouth, VA, has awarded a five-month contract for Canada goose control to the Geese Police of Virginia. The contract will run through September 2012, with a likely annual renewal.

Three Employees from Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. (WEG) Took Home the Top Prize for the Virginia Low Impact Development (LID) Design Competition (Urban Infill Category)

Rebuilding in the aftermath of the Rwandan Civil War and Genocide still requires support and expertise from a wide variety of sources and WEG employees are contributing their time and expertise in the recovery efforts.

Looking to expand distribution to gain a national retail presence, Breathe Healthy® will be showcasing their products at the 2012 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Living Technology Institute (LTI) announced its first annual World Water Day forum, a United Nations recognized event: ‘Securing the Foundation of Life: the Water-Food Web' on March 22, 1:30 to 4:30 at the McGuffey Art Center, Room #11.

The GOVgreen Conference and Exposition has placed 11th on Expo Magazine’s Top 25 Fast-Growth Shows of 2011 and improved sustainability performance year over year significantly.

General Services Administration (GSA) adds Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. (WEG) to its Schedule as an Approved Contract Provider of Environmental Services

Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. (WEG) coordinated fundraising and donated employee time and expertise to install a new batting cage and create a practice pitching mound at Hornsby Middle School in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. welcomes the newest member of the Williamsburg office Water Resources Team.

Battery Chem a USA technology saves the American farmer money! Bristol VA - Walt Barrett, a resident of Rhode Island, and a veteran of the Korean War had a heavy background in automotive engineering.

Many are concerned about what the furure holds. Apocolypse? Economic Disaster? Terrorist Attack? If you lose power be ready with the Hurricane Survival Generator (TM)

In recent years the residential wind turbine market in the United States has become highly competitive. The Vertical Axis Wind Turbine remeains somewhat underdeveloped despite consumer interest., Hurricanewindpower.com releases Cyclone (TM) VAWT

Hurricane Wind Power Wind Turbine Technologies Releases "Perfect Storm PMA" This is the first in a line of Permanent Magnet Alternators made in the USA with maximum versatility and functionality.

Overcomes Some Challenges in Serving 2,000 Meals a Day with Local Farm Products

Earth Force and the GM Foundation announce plans to reward 20 environmentally active educators across the nation.

CitiWood Urban Forest Products, LLC and National Marking Products, Inc. have entered into an exclusive partnership to manufacture environmentally friendly award plaques from recovered urban trees.

HotSpot Energy has released a new type of pool heater that recycles heat recovered from an existing air conditioner and uses it for free pool heating. At the same time, the system reduces the energy consumption of the air conditioner by up to 40%.

Augur Marketing Services is the primary underwriter of a benefit event for Emerald Planet.org. The purpose of the event is to promote the practices in environmental sustainability and is being held on June 25, 2011 at Clyde's in Tysons Corner.

Richard Lewis, President of Augur Marketing has been asked to co-host Emerald Planet.TV. The Emerald Planet television show has close to 2 million viewers per week and promotes the best practices in environmental sustainability.

Scott Blossom, P.E., appointed to the Board for the James River Green Building Council, Chris Kuhn selected to serve on the VA Stormwater BMP Clearing House Committee, and Doug Beisch, P.E. appointed to the Nutrient Credit Exchange Study Committee

H.R.H. Prince Henrik of Denmark is part of the worldwide launch of Mil-tek’s new recycling solution. Mil-tek is a leading international company that specializes in the supply of balers and waste presses.

Negative Population Growth praised U.S. Supreme Court’s action in Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting which upheld Arizona’s law allowing the state to suspend the licenses of businesses who hire without confirming their legal presence with E-Verify.

Savvy Rest, Central Virginia manufacturer of organic mattresses and bedding, is now a GOTS-certified company.

A look at a well kept secret in the building industry. Many are unaware that properties built with ICFs are the strongest most energy efficient, fastest to build construction material are a huge benefit to residential & commercial building owners.

With upwards of 78 million dogs and 86 million cats now owned as pets in the United States, the amount of waste produced every year is monumental.

2012 Focus Electric to be Unveiled in Richmond for the first time at Richmond Ford Lincoln

The Lerner Corporation (McLean, Virginia) developer of The Corporate Office Centre at Tysons II, is hosting a solo exhibition of recycled glass sculpture by artist Cindy Ann Coldiron.

The 2011 IGES Earth Day Photo & Essay Contest for grades 5-8 starts today! Take a photograph of something changing in your local environment from April 18 to 29 and win a digital camera or other prizes.

Green Living Eco is one average American family’s attempt to share their experiences adopting a more sustainable lifestyle with the wider community and raise awareness of the many benefits offered by a sustainable lifestyle.

Contact: Jack Pitzer, President, Friends Group Phone: 703-627-9424 Email: EditorJack@aol.com www.fryingpanpark.org Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park is honoring all its volunteers in celebration of National Volunteer Week with 3 special events.

The nation’s lawn care and landscape association, the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), celebrates National Lawn Care Month in April by reminding consumers about the benefits of a healthy lawn.

Dr. Paul Anastas will keynote at DC metro area conference taking place June 9-10, 2011

“We have authentic recipes from our network of Michelin Chefs. Our viewers have showed a lot of interest in that. we are opening up the potential for our viewers to see range of cooking recipes with a lot of ease”, said COO, Herve Ngalani.

Pruning during spring months can help promote growth and aid in keeping plants in good health.

The nation’s lawn, landscape, and interiorscape association, the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), announced that it will hold its annual nationwide PLANET Day of Service on Earth Day, April 22, 2011.

Celebrate Earth Day with middle school students across the country by taking a photograph of something changing in your local environment. Photos must be snapped April 18-29. Win a digital camera or other prizes.

This spring, North Carolina residents can seize an opportunity to safely and responsibly clean out their medicine cabinets. Between March 20 to March 26, 2011, Hundreds of Operation Medicine Drop Drug Take Back events

On March 19th, the super “perigee moon” is the biggest in almost 20 years. A full Moon that is amazingly big and beautiful may bee seen in the east at sunset.

One month remains until entries are due for the 2011 Thacher Environmental Research Contest for grades 9-12. $3,500 in cash awards available.

Resources & Conservation Center (RCC) located at 1400 16th St. NW has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) prestigious ENERGY STAR for a second year.

Save up to 80% of home electricity on utilizing free energy. Make your own solar panels. This free energy can be easily generated from naturally resources that available in abundant. Few devices are needed to convert these resources into free power.

The 12-stop multi-media green tour includes green transportation efforts, green history, eco-friendly restrooms, as well as the business center, sustainable initiatives in the kitchen, and green meetings.

Conference Programming Underway for 2011 GOVgreen Conference and Exposition.

Augur Marketing is sponsoring a social networking fundraiser for Emerald Planet which promotes clean energy and best practices in environmental sustainability on Wednesday February 23 in McLean, Va.

Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. announces the merger of its Fredericksburg and Herndon offices.

Ron Cori of Centreville, Virginia, has won the Dogs for Clean Water photo contest, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Clean Water Partners. The contest was sponsored to highlight the connection between removing pet waste and clean water in local

A Bag's Life video contest for Virginia High School students seeks creative ideas on second-life uses for plastic bags. Enter a one to two-minute video by March 1 and you could win up to $1,000 in cash prizes.

For those who truly understand The Law of Attraction, the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is a positive environmental turning point.

Interview discusses government’s role in green procurement, purchasing and Executive Order 13514.