Environment – Occoquan District

Serious Pest Found in Prince William County: Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted Lanternfly: An Invasive Species Damaging to Crops Spotted lanternflies feed on tree sap. If enough Spotted Lanternflies feed on a tree, it can cause decline or death especially in […]

Mysterious Illness Impacts Birds in our Region

A message from the Prince William Health District: Mysterious Illness Impacts Birds in our Region Sick and Deceased Birds across the Northern Virginia Region On Tuesday May 18, 2021, the […]

The Buzz on PWC’s Eco-Park at the Landfill

The Prince William County Landfill Eco-Park is abuzz! The Buzz and Flutter Meadow at the Landfill’s Eco-Park is in bloom and busy with bee activity! The beekeeper reports, “The hive […]

Save Money, Energy & the Environment with Free Home Weatherizing Programs

Want to make your home or business more energy-efficient, comfortable, and cost-effective? Protecting your building or home from external elements, such as wind, snow, or sunlight, known as “weatherizing”, reduces […]

Prepare Now for 2021 Hurricane Season

Governor Northam Urges Virginians to Prepare Now for 2021 Hurricane Season Early predictions indicate active, above-normal Atlantic hurricane season RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam is calling on all Virginians to prepare now for […]

County Floodplain Maps in FEMA-Initiated 90-Day Public Review Period

On May 13, 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) initiated the required 90-day appeal period for the proposed updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM’s) for Prince William […]

Environment

Mosquito Trapping in PWC

The Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Branch conducts regular monitoring of adult mosquito populations across the County. Surveillance is a key part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy used […]

Boddye Calls for Holistic Land Preservation Policies As Board Approves PDR Program

For the first time in over 20 years, Prince William County has added to its land preservation toolbox, with the unanimous adoption of a Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program, […]

Thinking About Going Solar? Solarize NOVA launches in partnership with LEAP and NVRC to make residential solar more accessible to homeowners across Northern Virginia.

Solarize NOVA launches in partnership with LEAP and NVRC to make residential solar more accessible to homeowners across Northern Virginia. www.solarizenova.org Northern Virginia (Monday, April 12) – The Solarize NOVA […]

Boddye’s Climate Change Resolution Marks A First for County

In passing a resolution introduced by Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors last night created a pathway for comprehensively addressing climate change. Among other […]