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Virginia CZM Program News and Highlights


James Taylor photo by Dan Borris

 

 

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

Seaside Marsh

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 Seaside Heritage Program

Virginia Seaside Water Trail On-line Guide

Aerial of Dragon Run

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...

Special Area Management Planning

Eastern Shore Land Acquisition Site

Land Conservation

Virginia CZM acquires and protects sensitive coastal habitat.  New federal funding may allow even more area to be protected...

Virginia CZM Land Conservation Efforts

Coastal Nonpoint Pollution

Nonpoint Pollution

Virginia CZM restores and protects coastal water quality through economically achievable "best management practices"...

Virginia Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Program

Staff from Virginia's 8 coastal pdcs travel to learn from one another

Local Coordination

Virginia CZM partners with eight coastal planning district commissions, linking 87 localities in Virginia's coastal zone...

Virginia's Coastal Planning District Commissions

Oyster Gardening

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...

Oyster Page

Oyster Gardening