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- 1Chesapeake Bay logperch showing recovery, federal report finds▼Chesapeake Bay logperch are recovering, feds say
Federal authorities report that logperch, a small native fish in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, are recovering in the region. The finding suggests conservation and water-quality efforts may be helping the species regain ground after past declines. Bay Journal covered the announcement, noting the population trend cited by officials.
- 2Virginia opens public comment on environmental justice in permitting▼Open for comment: Environmental justice in Virginia’s permitting process
Virginia has opened a public comment period on how environmental justice is considered in the state's permitting process. The effort, reported by Bay Journal, would examine how permits for industrial and other facilities affect communities already burdened by pollution. Residents and advocacy groups can weigh in on whether permit decisions adequately account for cumulative health and environmental impacts on vulnerable populations.