# 7/2/26 - Richmond area residents asked to conserve water

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Podcast: [VPM Daily Newscast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vpm-daily-newscast-1019051)
Published: 2026-07-02T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.vpm.org/show/vpm-daily-newscast
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## Resource

Read more from VPM News: Richmond region enacts voluntary water restrictions amid ongoing drought Questions linger as Richmond’s Code Refresh nears final stages Other links: Cochiloco pauses World Cup watch parties after large crowd prompts Richmond police response (WTVR) Valley Link transmission line proposal advances despite pushback from rural Virginians (12 On Your Side) Mary Baldwin on probation, accreditation at risk over finances (Staunton News Leader)* Virginia budget funds long-awaited research on menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay (WHRO) Richmond was a hotbed of peach innovation in the late 1800s, but many are now lost to history (The Richmonder) *This outlet uses a paywall. Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.

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