Vol. 19 No. 6 September 12, 2011

EPA Withdraws Turbidity Limit; Virginia SWM Regulations Update; Revised DEQ Notification Procedures; Proposed Water Reclamation and Reuse Regulations; Wood Turtle Surveys; Homeowners Guide to Amended Soils

 

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Surveys for the State-Threatened Wood Turtle are Underway

If you are planning to develop property in Northern Virginia that has a clear, moderate to fast-flowing perennial stream and a relatively undisturbed floodplain, you may need a survey for the wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) this winter - or your wetlands permitting may be delayed up to a year!

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Guest Article: The Homeowners Guide to Amended Soils

This article, written by Thomas Bolles of the Prince William Unit of the Virginia Cooperative Extension, follows up on Field Notes (Vol. 19, No. 5) and provides additional information specifically for homeowners on how soil amendments can be implemented on residential lawns. The following recommendations are based on Virginia Cooperative Extension guidelines to help establish and maintain a healthy turf.

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