Data Center Water Fight (King George): Amazon says it’s changing course on water use for its King George data center campus after a groundwater-permit renewal raised alarms about declining Potomac aquifer availability, with Sen. Richard Stuart urging DEQ to deny the request. Local Pushback on Data Centers (Danville): Residents and officials are still sparring over a proposed Berry Hill data-center campus, with questions about environmental impact, power needs, and how approvals were handled. EPA Public-Input Backlash (Data Centers): The EPA is moving to curb public input on data centers by making pollution disclosure optional, prompting fresh criticism from communities worried about transparency. Grid-Upgrade Cost Rules (Power): A new wave of state and federal action is shifting data-center growth from “just build it” planning toward rules that require large-load customers to show how they’ll pay for grid upgrades and manage operations during stress. Wildlife & Habitat (Chesapeake Bay): NOAA is tracking a harmful algal bloom in the lower Chesapeake Bay, underscoring ongoing water-quality pressure in Virginia’s estuary. Community Conservation (Tree Stewards): Front Royal and Warren County volunteers are gearing up for their 30th anniversary with more tree plantings and hands-on tree-care education. Hunting Access (State Parks): Virginia State Parks is continuing managed deer hunts with safety and participation rules, including new opportunities at Clinch River State Park. Meta Settlement (Big Tech): Meta agreed to pay $17 billion to settle a major trial over safeguards for younger social-media users, adding to a busy week of corporate settlements.