Virginia Coastal Program: 1997 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY1997 Task 45
Grantee:
Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
Project Title:
Hampton Roads Tributary Strategies Project, Phase III
Project Description as Proposed:
The purpose of this phase is to gain consensus among the 15 localities in Hampton Roads regarding recommended tributary strategies. The Project Steering Committee and staff of the HRPDC will utilize data obtained from Phases I and II of the project, as well as further analysis of strategy options developed by the state. Input from workshops conducted during this phase will also be utilized. Public information materials will be generated in order to provide options to the general public as well as interest groups and local government officials.
Federal Funding:
$40,000
Project Contact:
John Carlock, 757.420.8300
Project Status:
Grant Closed
Final Product Received:
Report: Development of Nutrient Management Options for Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategies, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission: James and York Rivers and Small Coastal Basins, HRPDC, October 1998. Bound report for each of 13 localitiesMay 1, 2006 Chapter. Reports entitled: Summary of Nutrient Management Measures for Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategies Development , HRPDC, October 1998, for cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, etc.
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
This
is the third phase of a multi-year project to ensure effective participation
by Hampton Roads localities in the state's tributary strategy development
process. A series of reports, documenting development of nutrient
management options for meeting the tributary strategies and documenting
nutrient management measures being implemented by thirteen cities
and counties in Hampton Roads, were prepared. (These reports were
described in detail in the final summary (Form C) submitted for
grants in FY95 and FY96.
Initially, it was anticipated that Phase III of the project would
involve development of a detailed strategy implementation for the
Hampton Roads Region. Due to delays in completion of necessary water
quality modeling by the U.D. Environmental Protection Agency and
the difficulty of achieving a consensus on appropriate goals and
nutrient reduction targets for the James and York Rivers, development
of an implementation plan during the time period for this project
was impossible.
The final report summarizes the ongoing tributary strategy development
process at the state level and Hampton Roads participation in that
effort. This includes educational activities, participation in the
state process, and policy development and consensus building at
the regional level. A number of policy and position statements were
developed and approved by the Commission. Pending completion of
the state's strategies, HRPDC efforts are continuing. The Hampton
Roads Tributary Strategies Project Steering Committee remains active
and is prepared, based on this ongoing process, to fulfill the region's
commitment to develop an implementation plan, following adoption
of state goals and nutrient reduction targets.
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
