Food Safety: More than 10 recalls have been linked to Salmonella risk from powdered milk and buttermilk supplied by California Dairies, including nationwide products like Champion Foods’ Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread—consumers are urged to throw away or return affected items. Water Quality & Fishing: WVDEP and partners released 2026 sport fish consumption advisories with fewer restrictions, citing improved water quality; updates include removing the black bass advisory for Sutton Lake and easing smallmouth bass guidance on the Shenandoah River. Watershed Planning: WVDEP is taking public comments on a draft plan for the lower Guyandotte River watershed, aimed at reducing ions that can stress aquatic life in 11 streams. Public Health Funding: Gov. Morrisey announced a $3.4 million Rural Health Transformation funding opportunity to support community-driven prevention efforts. Wildlife Protection: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated about 1.5 million acres of critical habitat for the endangered rusty patched bumble bee, including parts of Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties. Chemical Safety Oversight: A federal watchdog for chemical disasters could face funding cuts, raising concerns for states like West Virginia with histories of deadly industrial incidents. Dark Skies: Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation awarded $12,000 to help Blackwater Falls State Park pursue Dark Sky certification by replacing non-compliant exterior lighting. Energy & Industry: FirstEnergy is advancing its Maidsville Energy Center plan—an about 1,200 MW combined-cycle gas plant—pending PSC approval.