Posts Tagged ‘Environment’
A Lifeline in Times of Crisis: Developing Climate Resilience Hubs for the Richmond Region
PlanRVA, on behalf of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), was awarded a $1.5 mm FEMA grant through the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment…
Read MoreTools to Solve for Regional Needs.
Our work is, in large part, driven by the desire to respond to questions that delve deeply into challenges faced by residents, and critical issues affecting our environment and the…
Read MoreCommunity outreach for climate action plan
Downtown view of Richmond city We hope you’ll share feedback for the region’s Comprehensive Climate Action Plan – a roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout Central Virginia. A…
Read MoreFirst phase of EPA’s Climate Reduction Grants Program
Sunset in a field of flowers PlanRVA completed the Priority Climate Action Plan, (PCAP), on March 1st, 2024, as part of the first phase of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)…
Read MoreNational Designation for Solar Efforts
PlanRVA recently received Bronze designation from the national SolSmart program for implementing best practices in solar. As a SolSmart Bronze designee, PlanRVA adopted nationally recognized best practices to advance solar…
Read MoreRegional Projects Receive National Awards
PlanRVA was recognized at the 2023 Aliceann Wohlbruck National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Impact Awards during NADO’s Annual Training Conference earlier this month. Projects that received a 2023 award…
Read MoreEmpowering Localities and Citizens to Go Solar
Solar panel technician with drill installing solar panels on house roof on a sunny day. PlanRVA is pursuing regional certification in the national SolSmart program, which provides no-cost technical assistance…
Read More$1 Million Grant to Reduce Greenhouse Gas in the Richmond Region
We’re thrilled to announce the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded PlanRVA a $1 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) to support efforts aimed at reducing greenhouse emissions and other…
Read MoreFlood Preparedness and Safety Tips
It’s important to know your risk and be prepared in the event of a flood emergency. In honor of Severe Weather Preparedness month in March, including Virginia Flood Awareness Week…
Read MoreLocal Tribes and Sustainability Initiatives
The Chickahominy Tribe is one of three federally recognized tribes PlanRVA works closely with. This image was sourced from the Chickahominy website: https://www.chickahominytribe.org/. Given the historic footprint of the PlanRVA…
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