Mix of school, recreation, and urban improvements will enhance nonmotorized travel options. STAUNTON (June 20, 2018) —The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) announced today that eleven Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)/Safe Routes to School (SRTS) projects have been awarded funding for FY2019-2020. Projects include the City of Lexington’s plan to […]
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2018 Draft Virginia Outdoors Plan Available for Comment
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has announced the release of the draft 2018 Virginia Outdoors Plan , which is Virginia’s comprehensive planning document for land conservation, outdoor recreation, and open-space planning. DCR is accepting comments until June 29. For comments to be considered, they must be submitted through the DCR web […]
Continue readingChesapeake Bay WIPIII Development Underway
The Commonwealth will soon begin the Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) to determine pollution control measures needed to fully restore the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal rivers to ensure they are in place no later than 2025. A major component of this process is the engagement of localities, Soil & Water […]
Continue readingGO Virginia Approves Cyber Security Proposal
The GO Virginia State Board met on June 12 and approved Region 8‘s proposal to fund a Cyber Security Workforce and Jobs Program. GO Virginia funding in the amount of $200,000 and matched with $200,000 in local funds will be used to develop a self-paced hands-on cyber security training program at Blue […]
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