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

Project Task:

FY1997 Task 16

Grantee:

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Project Title:

Distribution and Abundance of SAV in Chesapeake Bay and its Tributaries, and Delmarva Coastal Bays -- 1997

Project Description as Proposed:

Map the distribution and abundance of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in the Chesapeake Bay and tributaries and Chincoteague Bay in 1997 and relate current abundance with past distributional data. Relate current and past SAV distribution to Tier I restoration target and Tier II and III goals. Provide vehicle to disseminate SAV data in ARC-INFO to all user groups and via alternate electronic media (e.g. the World Wide Web).

Federal Funding:

$60,609

Project Contact:

Bob Orth, 804.684.7392

Project Status:

Grant Closed

Final Product Received:

Report to the VMRC: "Chincoteague Bay, Virginia: Effectiveness of the SAV Sanctuary and Revegetation of SAV Habitat Disturbed by Clam Dredging." Report: 1997 Distribution of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation in the Chesapeake Bay .

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