AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoData Center Debate: Franklin County supervisors heard concerns about water limits and tax deals at a data center panel, but residents questioned whether the discussion would bring more transparency. In Hampton Roads and Southside, residents are pressing for a statewide pause on new data center approvals; a proposed Pittsylvania County campus could use up to 7 million gallons of water a day. Energy: Cumberland County supervisors approved Dominion Energy’s proposed 3,000-megawatt gas plant near the James River. It still needs state air and utility approvals. Coastal Weather: Subtropical Storm Josephine brought coastal flooding threats and warnings along Virginia’s coast as it moved north offshore. Chesapeake Bay: The Bay’s dead zone swelled in September, while young rockfish continue to struggle—signs of ongoing pressure on the estuary and its wildlife. Conservation: Virginia’s new outdoor recreation director visited Breaks Interstate Park to discuss how the state can support communities while making use of its mountains, trails and waterways.
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