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In lakes and rivers, abandoned fiberglass boats present environmental hazards

In lakes and rivers, abandoned fiberglass boats present environmental hazards
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Abandoned boats litter Virginia waterways

Back in the sixties, manufacturers started using a new material to make boats. Fiberglass was relatively cheap and durable, but without proper maintenance, it turns out the mix of plastic and glass has a limited lifespan. After 30 years fiberglass may crack and degrade. That’s led some owners across the state to abandon their watercraft in public waters.

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Fee on disposable plastic bags under consideration in Virginia Beach

An environmental initiative that has already been implemented in other parts of Virginia could make its way to Hampton Roads.

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Mahogany tide | Algal bloom sightings reported near Virginia Beach, around Chesapeake Bay

Officials say algae build-ups have been spotted near Hampton Roads, as well as the York and James rivers.

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Environmentalists applaud greener laws but see long road ahead

Environmentalists applaud greener laws but see âlong road aheadâ Virginia General Assembly (Source: Capital News Service) By Veronica Campbell | Capital News Service | May 14, 2021 at 4:56 PM EDT - Updated May 14 at 5:56 PM VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (CNS) - New legislation in Virginia will soon give some power to local governments and help environmental organizations and businesses combat plastic pollution. Jim Deppe is an advocacy coordinator for Lynnhaven River Now, an organization that believes in restoring and protecting Virginiaâs waterways. Deppe also coordinates the Virginia Coastal Alliance, which comprises 17 organizations in Virginia that focus on off-shore drilling and single-use plastics. âBags, polystyrene and balloons are all significant problems in the marine environment,â Deppe said. âTwo years ago, there was no option for municipalities to put laws in place locally that would allow the elimination of plastic bags, polystyrene and ba

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