Virginia Coastal Program: 1999 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY1999 Task 2
Grantee:
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality - Virginia Coastal Program
Project Title:
Coastal Program Outreach Activities
Project Description as Proposed:
This project provides continued funding for the Outreach Coordinator and support for outreach activities. The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for coordination and implementation of a communication and education plan. The Program has a continued crtical need for efficient and effective dissemination of program and coastal management information among its state and local partners and information outreach to the general public. The Outreach coordinator serves as the Editor and coordinates publication of the Virginia Coastal Program News, issued three times per year. Other activities include: the Projects Catalogue; production of a general program brochure; maintenance of displays (including development of new materials and participation in state and local events); development of articles for publication in local, national and international coastal publications and press releases; redesign and updates to the Progam's website; and, development or participation in workshops, training, or events related to coastal zone management issues, or outreach. The Outreach Coordinator also assists the DEQ Education Coordinator with the promotion and dissemination of coastal environmental education curriculum materials.
Federal Funding:
$72,000
Project Contact:
Virginia Witmer, 804.698.4320
Project Status:
Grant Closed
Final Product Received:
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
In
addition to providing general program support and information to
the general public and local and state agencies, the Outreach Coordinator
has planned, coordinated and/or participated in the following activities:
Virginia Coastal Program Newsletter: One issue of the Virginia Coastal
Program News was written and designed in the 1999 grant year, and
printed and distributed in FY 2000. (Fall/Winter - December, 2000).
Virginia Coastal Program Projects Catalogue: On-line edition of
the Virginia Coastal Program Projects Catalogue was produced, which
includes summaries of coastal funded projects and activities, including
a description of printed materials available for public distribution.
(Go to www.state.va.us/coastal/publicat.htm)
A contact name, phone number and e-mail link is provided for each
project. Grant project managers are primarily responsible for the
distribution of all documents highlighted.
Virginia Oyster Heritage Program (Coastal Program Focal Area): In
addition to preparing for and participating in exhibits and press
events for the VOHP, the Coordinator worked with the Program Manager
and VOHP partners to produce a revised and expanded fact sheet and
video about the program and coordinated the design and production
of a VOHP bumper sticker, banners, aerial maps, exhibits panels,
t-shirt, educational publication (Amazing Oysters) and costumed
character - "Omar of the Reef".
Web Site: The Coordinator designed a new Web site for the Virginia
Coastal Program. The program Web pages now have a more unique appearance
and provide expanded information. (www.deq.state.va.us/coastal/)
The Coordinator also maintained a website for the Virginia Oyster
Heritage Program (www.deq.state.va.us/oysters/)
Coastal Program Exhibits: The Coordinator updated the Virginia Coastal
Program programmatic display and purchased additional display hardware;
expanded and maintained the Virginia Oyster Heritage Program display;
and designed an interactive display for children on oyster reefs
- "Build a Reef".
The Coordinator also organized and/or attended program exhibits
at the following October 1999 - September 2000 events. Exhibits
were coordinated with Coastal Program partners when possible:
" 1999 Virginia State Fair -October 1999
" 7th Annual Eastern Shore Birding Festival - Northampton County
- October 1999
" 3rd Annual Green Sea Festival - Virginia Beach - October
1999
" DEQ Meeting, December 1999
" Oyster Restoration Workshop - Waldrof, MD - January 2000
" CBF Reception - Capitol Hill, Wash. D.C. - February 2000
" 2000 Virginia General Assembly - February 2000
" Chesapeake Bay Days - Virginia Science Museum - March 2000
" Coastal Program Managers Meeting Reception - DC, March 2000
" Environment Virginia 00 Conference - VMI, Lexington - April
2000
" State of the Elizabeth River 2000 Conference - Norfolk -
April 2000
" Mayo Island Earth Day - Richmond - April 2000
" EarthFest 2000 - Mill Point Park - Hampton - May 2000
" OpSail Tall Ships Event - Nauticus, Norfolk - June 2000
" Potomac Watershed Forum - George Mason University - August
2000
" Fall River Renaissance Kick-Off - Brown's Island - August
2000
" Bay Seafood Festival, Belle Island, Rappahannock River -
September 2000
" Potomac Mills Event - Prince William - September 2000
" Virginia State Fair - Richmond - September 2000
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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
