The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission, as part of its programming to support regional businesses with technical assistance and training programs, encourages small business owners…
The Middle Peninsula region includes many local waterways including the Rappahannock, Mattaponi, Pamunkey, York and Piankatank Rivers. And that doesn’t even count the numerous tributaries located…
The Chesapeake Bay is one of the most vital natural resources the United States, and an effort to keep it clean means supporting safe drinking…
Native vegetation are plant species that occur naturally in a habitat. They provide essential environment for native insects and animals. Native species are naturally resilient…
Pet waste is ugly, smelly (EW!!) and unhealthy for our waterways. It poses a health risk to pets, bodies of water, and people. Pet waste…
Capturing rainwater that comes down on your property is an easy way to manage stormwater runoff and protect local water quality that is so important…
As the Commonwealth continues to experience flooding and extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change, Governor Ralph Northam today announced new executive actions to improve…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission (MPPDC) in Saluda, Virginia for excellence and innovation for creating a living…
Thinking about flood insurance and wondering what it covers? You’re not alone. It’s important to know what is and what isn’t covered by a flood…
Sure, many homes and families on the Middle Peninsula and across rural coastal Virginia have yet to experience flooding. If you haven’t had water where…
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