Virginia CZM Program News and Highlights

James Taylor Voices His Support for Migratory Birds
When James Talyor performed at the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater on May 22, he sang for the birds. (Photo:© Dan Borris) Learn more...
Which Coastal Resource Issues will be Addressed in Virginia CZM Strategies Over the Next Five Years?
Read more... Virginia CZM Program Coastal Needs Assessment and Strategies: 2006 - 2010
Where is CZM Funding Making a Difference?
Read more... 2007 Virginia CZM Grant Projects Underway
Want the Latest News on Coastal Zone Management in Virginia?
Read more... Current Issue of 'Virginia Coastal Zone Management" magazine
Virginia's Seaside
Virginia CZM is restoring and protecting a global treasure. Shorebirds, seagrasses and shellfish are already increasing as a result, as are ecotourism and aquaculture opportunities...
Virginia's Special Coastal Places
Virginia CZM is solving local problems with local partners in the Dragon Run, in the Southern Watersheds of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach and in Northampton County...

Land Conservation
Virginia CZM acquires and protects sensitive coastal habitat. New federal funding may allow even more area to be protected...
Nonpoint Pollution
Virginia CZM restores and protects coastal water quality through economically achievable "best management practices"...

Local Coordination
Virginia CZM partners with eight coastal planning district commissions, linking 87 localities in Virginia's coastal zone...
Oysters
Educating Virginia's citizens about the benefits of oysters, oyster reefs, and oyster gardening continues to be a goal of the Virginia CZM Program...


