Data Center Power: A Senate bill advancing for debate would require data center developers to pay for the power and grid upgrades they need. In the Mid-Atlantic, grid strain has also put data centers’ diesel backup generators on standby for emergency use, raising concerns for nearby communities. Southwest Virginia Forests: The U.S. Forest Service wants to rescind the roadless rule, which protects public lands from logging and roadbuilding. Virginia advocates warn that losing it could threaten wildlife habitat, clean drinking water and outdoor recreation. Water Watch: Henrico County remains under a drought watch, while Front Royal is urging voluntary conservation as Shenandoah River levels drop. Chesapeake Bay: Regulators are weighing menhaden fishing limits, with Northern Neck residents warning that tighter restrictions could cost local jobs; meanwhile, the Bay’s osprey population is falling, and scientists are examining whether food supply is a factor. Solar on the Farm: A Virginia community farm is producing 130% of its electricity needs with 42 solar panels installed above crops, generating power without giving up farmland.