Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
government organization in Richmond, United States
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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DEQ monitors drought conditions and dictates usage restrictions in Halifax County, Virginia.Some support1 report
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A data center project is seeking environmental permits in Virginia, with the Virginia Resources Authority facilitating financing for a former BB&T building.Some support1 report
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The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality oversees the county environmental review process following air permit violations that have led to a consent order.Some support1 report
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A multi-vehicle crash on the Route 3 Robert O. Norris Bridge in Virginia caused closures and required hazardous materials response.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A sewage main failure has caused a spill involving the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the city of Portsmouth.Some support3 reports
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Nebraska and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality are reviewing an application for a power plant project.Some support1 report
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DEQ monitors drought conditions across Virginia, placing the Newport News region under drought watch.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Lawncare businesses in Virginia are operating as state officials monitor drought conditions.Some support1 report
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Severe drought conditions are impacting Lynchburg and agriculture in Rockbridge County, monitored by the VA DEQ.Some support2 reports
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Northrop Grumman requested a state operating permit from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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VDOT and DEQ reviewed a comprehensive plan draft in Henrico on July 20, 2026.Some support1 report
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Wildfire smoke from Canada is impacting the operational environment of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.Some support3 reports
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The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality placed Fauquier County under a drought warning on June 6, 2026.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Around Virginia Department of Environmental Quality this week
News at the entities that move Virginia Department of Environmental Quality most-
Virginia StructuralA van incident occurred in Rosslyn, Virginia, involving State Senator Barbara Favola.Moves Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
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Jay Jones StructuralJay Jones joined a coalition opposing a proposed fee.Moves Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
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Pittsylvania County StructuralDrought affects Danville and Pittsylvania County as of September 13, 2026.Moves Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
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Henrico County StructuralHenrico County used the property of Runnymede for a Civil War commemoration on September 26, 2026.Moves Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
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Google StructuralGoogle referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.Moves Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
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Frederick County OperationalLawmakers from the Maryland General Assembly are petitioning Sean Duffy regarding policy matters concerning Frederick County.Moves Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Connections
The 17 strongest of 25, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Virginia Structural
The Department of Environmental Quality operates as a regulatory agency executing laws and mandates established by the State of Virginia.
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SEPPIC Structural
SEPPIC is subject to oversight and regulatory orders from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality regarding air permit compliance.
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Halifax County Structural
Virginia DEQ monitors drought status and dictates environmental restrictions for Halifax County.
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Shenandoah County Structural
The state environmental quality department exercises regulatory oversight over land use planning within the county through formal agreements.
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Hull Creek Operational
VDEQ reported a wastewater spill into Hull Creek.
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Northrop Grumman Corporation Structural
Northrop Grumman is subject to formal environmental permitting and regulation by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
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Henrico Structural
A state environmental quality agency reviews the comprehensive planning documents of a local government entity.
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Portsmouth Structural
The agency has formal regulatory jurisdiction over the operational matters within the city limits.
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Henrico County Structural
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality oversees the county environmental review process in Henrico County.
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Google Structural
The Virginia DEQ exercises regulatory oversight over permits related to Google's data center projects.
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BB&T Structural
The environmental agency regulates projects associated with BB&T through the permitting process.
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Amherst County Shared context
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issues air quality alerts relevant to the region of Amherst County.
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Frederick County Operational
The entities are involved in conservation efforts prompted by drought conditions.
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Fauquier County Shared context
VDEQ placed Fauquier County under a drought warning.
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Pittsylvania County Structural
The county operates under the formal regulatory jurisdiction of the state environmental quality department.
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Nebraska Operational
The two entities are actively involved in a functional review process concerning a power plant project application.
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Jay Jones Structural
Jay Jones formally directed the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to withdraw its appeal.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- DEQ monitors drought conditions and dictates usage restrictions in Halifax County, Virginia.
- A data center project is seeking environmental permits in Virginia, with the Virginia Resources Authority facilitating financing for a former BB&T building.
- The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality oversees the county environmental review process following air permit violations that have led to a consent order.
- A multi-vehicle crash on the Route 3 Robert O. Norris Bridge in Virginia caused closures and required hazardous materials response.
August 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
5 events- DEQ monitors drought conditions across Virginia, placing the Newport News region under drought watch.
- Lawncare businesses in Virginia are operating as state officials monitor drought conditions.
- Severe drought conditions are impacting Lynchburg and agriculture in Rockbridge County, monitored by the VA DEQ.
- VDOT and DEQ reviewed a comprehensive plan draft in Henrico on July 20, 2026.
- Wildfire smoke from Canada is impacting the operational environment of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
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June 2026
4 events- Northrop Grumman requested a state operating permit from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
- The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality placed Fauquier County under a drought warning on June 6, 2026.
- Town officials in Shenandoah County expressed concern regarding land use agreements.
- The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality operates under state law.