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Virginia Coastal Program: 1997 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary

Project Task:

FY1997 Task 1.05

Grantee:

Center for Conservation Biology - College of William & Mary

Project Title:

Enhancing Nature-based Tourism through Migration Resources & Public Education on the Lower Delmarva Peninsula

Project Description as Proposed:

Due to its geographic position, the lower Delmarva Peninsula is one of the premier locations in eastern North America to observe bird migration during the fall months. With further development, the ecotourism industry has the potential to have a positive impact on both the local economy and the conservation of habitats important for birds during migration. We believe that collecting information within current information gaps will lead to better habitat management programs and further development of the ecotourism industry on the lower Delmarva Peninsula. Toward that end, we propose 3 projects designed to 1) provide educational programs about Northern Saw-whet Owls while continuing to investigate their migration ecology and 2) document the migration of grassland/shrubland species to improve habitat management and to make the public aware of opportunities for viewing these species.

Federal Funding:

$19,980

Project Contact:

Bryan Watts, 757.221.2247

Project Status:

Grant Closed

Final Product Received:

A stapled, 48-page, black-and-white printed report entitled "Autumn Migration Reserch on the Lower Delmarva Peninsula Project Reports 2000" and includes several tables, charts, and one aerial photo.

Project Summary Provided by Grantee:

Form C Summary from grantee

Form C Continued

Form C Cont-d

Form C end

Disclaimer: This project summary provides the federal dollars initially awarded to the grantee. Due to underexpenditure or reprogramming of grant funds, this figure may change. For more information on the allocation of coastal grant funds, please contact Laura McKay, Virginia Coastal Program Manager, at 804.698.4323 or email: Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov

A more detailed Scope of Work for this project is available. Please direct your request for a copy to Virginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov