Virginia Coastal Program: 1997 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY1997 Task 51
Grantee:
Northern Neck Planning District Commission
Project Title:
Tributary Nutrient Reduction Strategy Coordination and Technical Support
Project Description as Proposed:
Will assist Westmoreland and Richmond counties in updating environmental portion of Comprehensive Plans, including maps and analysis. To help State meet itsTributary Nutrient Reduction Gap goals, a High Priority Total Non-Point Source Pollution watershed, Hydrologic Unit E23, (VA Watershed Assessment Report, DCR-DSWC, 1996) will be analyzed, and an updated (1994) land use layer created. VirGIS Water Quality Index and Highly Erodible Land computer modeling procedures will be run and maps produced, aiding the local SCS to target areas for NPSP education and BMPs. Update the NNPDC's 1994 Shoreline Inventory to include shorelines hardened since 1994. Coordinate with Middle Peninsula PDC in data collection, logistical support, and locality liaison to assist State in nutrient reduction in the lower Rappahannock River.
Federal Funding:
$32,120
Project Contact:
Stuart McKenzie, 804.333.1900
Project Status:
Grant Closed
Final Product Received:
1) Report: Catpoint Creek Watershed Study; 2) Maps.
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
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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
