Addressing lithium-ion battery risks and ways to minimize them… September 29, 2025 – – – As the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years, the National Fire Protection Association announces “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as this year’s theme Most of the electronics in our homes — smartphones, tablets, power and… Read More Fire Prevention Week 2025 – October 5 thru 11
In his song “BACK HOME” David Morris sings, “Back home out in them hills, if depression don’t get you then the Fentanyl will.” Even if we’d like to do so, we can’t ignore the truth in those lyrics. All of us either know or know of someone whose life has been negatively impacted or (in… Read More National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day August 21, 2025
TEACHERS AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATORS are invited to register for free training offered at the annual Clinch River Environmental Education Symposium set for Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at the UVA Wise Oxbow Center in St. Paul, Virginia. Deadline to register is Aug. 22. Register by sending an email to creec.committee@gmail.com. In the email, include name, contact… Read More Clinch River Environmental Education Symposium
DAMASCUS, Va., August 15, 2025 — Officials from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests are reminding the public that the Virginia Creeper Trail between Damascus and Whitetop Mountain remains closed due to significant safety concerns and ongoing recovery work following Hurricane Helene. The closed 17-mile segment sustained widespread damage, including the loss or compromise of… Read More Virginia Creeper Trail Closure Remains In Effect as Recovery Moves Forward
Celebrate safely this July 4th CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – As communities across Virginia prepare for Fourth of July festivities, state officials are urging residents to prioritize safety and celebrate responsibly. Fireworks continue to pose a significant risk during holiday festivities. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 14,700 people across the U.S. were injured by… Read More VIRGINIA OFFICIALS STRESS FIREWORKS SAFETY THIS 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY