Virginia Coastal Program: 1997 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY1997 Task 15
Grantee:
Virginia Department of Forestry
Project Title:
Virginia Center for Urban Riparian Restoration-- Difficult Run Model in the Coastal Zone
Project Description as Proposed:
To compile information gained from previous VCRMP grant reforestation and restoration experiences and make it available for use in other coastal zone watersheds. Continue with a broader scope that would include 1) sharing project development, implementation and management experiences with other coastal zone resource managers, 2) promoting the "rain garden" bioretention concept as an aspect of riparian resource protection for coastal zone jurisdictions, 3) developing uniform monitoring and evaluation techniques to track riparian reforestation projects as a coastal zone coordinated effort.
Federal Funding:
$32,000
Project Contact:
Mike Foreman, 804.977.6555
Project Status:
Grant Closed
Final Product Received:
Report: containing color photos and information on the Difficult Run plantings, publicity, GIS map, and water quality tips.
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
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
