Virginia Coastal Program: 1999 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY1999 Task 10
Grantee:
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Project Title:
Distribution & Abundance of SAV in Ches Bay/Tributaries, & Delmarva Coastal Bays -- 1998
Project Description as Proposed:
Map the distribution and abundance of SAV in Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries and the Coastal Bays of the Delmarva Peninsula in 1999 and relate current abundance with past distributional data. Relate current and past SAV distribution to Tier I restoration target. Provide vehicle to disseminate SAV data in ARC-INFO to all user groups and via alternate electronic media
Federal Funding:
$66,000
Project Contact:
Bob Orth, 804.684.7392
Project Status:
Grant Closed
Final Product Received:
Report titled"Clam dredging impacts on Delmarva peninsula seagrass", including graphics, graphs, and maps. This report was submitted to the Journal of Coastal Research. Also, submitted as final product was a CD-ROM is titled "1999 Distribution of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation in Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Bays."
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
