Power Plant Gets License to Oopsie Endangered Sturgeon in Bay
Published Date: 5/11/2026
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Dominion Virginia Power wants to renew a 10-year permit that lets them accidentally affect Atlantic sturgeon while running their Chesterfield power plant in Virginia. The government is asking the public to comment by June 10, 2026, before deciding. This renewal helps balance power plant operations with protecting endangered fish in Chesapeake Bay.
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