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EPA Awards https://ow.ly/VCWf50SxLr6 $1.9M to Help Hampton Roads Residents ‘Start Smart, Recycle Right! Congratulations to askhrgreen.org. The askHRgreen. org region-wide public awareness and education campaign is administered through the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) with support from 17 cities and counties in the region and the Hampton Roads Sanitation District. Read more about the campaign here: https://ow.ly/YTj450SxLr7

Thanks to the resilience and hard work of marine crews in Newport News, Virginia, Garney and the James River Crossing (JRX) team set a world record for the longest pullback of 42-inch DR-11 pipe. For roughly 24 hours, crews pulled 5,700 feet of pipe under the Newport News shipping channel using a pipe pusher. This new technology allowed the team to overcome pull forces and help assist the million-pound drill rig that was stationary on land. Watch this video to see how the crew completed this record-breaking operation!

Happy Plastic Free July! How much do you really know about the impact of single-use plastic on our environment? Test your knowledge with this askHRgreen quiz! https://lnkd.in/eRMFkPnN

If you would like to become a part of this wonderful community, please visit our website. We will have new position available in our Operations, IT, Water Quality, HR, Finance, and Engineering departments very soon!

This feature Friday is a flashback Friday! Witness history as the James River Crossing team broke records with the longest pipeline pullback ever recorded! Dive into the drone footage capturing 24 hours of dedication from our incredible team, all driven by the mission to ensure our communities will have clean waterways and reliable water resources for generations to come! From Newport News, Virginia, to the hearts of communities, this achievement showcases the commitment and innovation fueling our journey toward a sustainable water future!

We're celebrating Virginia Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals Day this week! 🥳 June 30 marks the annual Virginia Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day. We're raising our glasses (of clean water, of course!) to the amazing people who keep our water flowing and our waterways safe. 💧 We're incredibly grateful for our wastewater professionals and thank you for your dedication and expertise!

The James River Watch Progam is monitoring the water quality of the James River! They're not only tracking where bacteria is coming from, but also doing testing with HRSD. "The James once was considered one of the most polluted rivers in the country, and swimming and fishing there was severely limited. Today, following years of tougher regulations and cleanup efforts, the James River Watch program works to ensure the public has access to information about the water bacteria levels." - The Virginian Pilot 🔗https://ow.ly/Pgec50SpVsl

Today is American Eagle Day🦅! The Chesapeake Bay supports three populations of bald eagles! As an estuary, the Bay is a mix of freshwater and saltwater 🌊, meaning it has various fish species for bald eagles to enjoy. The James River is a hotspot for bald eagles because of their forested shorelines. Decreasing the amount of pollution in the Chesapeake Bay helps to protect Bald Eagles. This includes not illegally discharging into waterways and safely disposing of medicines 💊instead of flushing them down the toilet.

Happy Summer Solstice, everyone! #SummerSolstice #LongestDayOfTheYear 🌞🔥🌺✨

Feature Friday: environmental stewardship through gardening! 🌻940 native perennials were recently installed near the Atlantic Treatment Plant! Perennials live for several years through a process of flowering and dying back. 🌞Benefits of perennials include less annual maintenance, a deeper root system, and a home to pollinators. 🌺 Native plants are also more adapted to local environmental conditions and help to reduce erosion. The garden is located in the large field across from the Atlantic Treatment Plant and is available for the public to view and enjoy!