Press Releases

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). This grant will enable VDOT to develop a statewide plan to identify roads with the highest risk of large mammal (such as deer, bear, and elk) collisions in the state. A developed plan will include geographic models to better identify wildlife… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded $37,000 in federal funds, through their Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Fund, to the Nature Conservancy. The organization will use this grant money to breed at least 40,000 mussels native to the Clinch River, in order to restore the mussels’ population in the… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded $350,000 in federal funds to the Evergreen Soil and Water Conservation District, located in Smyth County, through NFWF’s Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Fund. The District will use this grant money to improve the soil health and water quality of the Holston River… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded $298,466.32 in federal funds to the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society, through NFWF’s Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Fund. The organization will use the grant money to increase capacity for conservation planning and active forest management to… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding the passing of former Congressman and Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Tom Bliley: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of former Virginia Congressman Tom Bliley. Tom was a pioneer in Virginia politics, becoming the first Republican to win in the 3rd District in the 20th Century. He served with… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy has granted $4,296,915 to the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Energy for site feasibility and commercial viability of a carbon dioxide storage hub in Wise County, Virginia. This storage hub is intended to store more than four million metric tons of carbon dioxide emitted annually from surrounding… Read more »

 The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $400,000 to Virginia Tech for a wastewater pilot project, which will advance work in detecting pathogens in wastewater in rural communities. To that end, Virginia Tech will work with treatment plants in two communities in Lee County and two communities in Wise County, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement: “I have always been a staunch supporter of our great ally Israel and firmly believe in their right to defend themselves. “Congresswoman Tlaib’s history of antisemitic statements is deeply troubling and her comments regarding the October 7th terrorist attacks are completely abhorrent. I vigorously disagree with… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded a total of $249,100 in grants and loans for public services in Southwest Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Rural communities often face difficulties in upgrading their public services. This investment of $249,100 by USDA Rural Development will make an impact on multiple… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded the Town of Bluefield $8,400 for a fully equipped 2023 Special Response Team (SRT) vehicle. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Rural communities often face difficulties in upgrading their public services. This $8,400 investment by USDA Rural Development will make an impact on… Read more »