Virginia Coastal Program: 2000 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY2000 Task 42
Grantee:
Crater Planning District Commission
Project Title:
Coastal Resources Technical Assistance Program
Project Description as Proposed:
The Commission staff
will assist its tidewater communities in their review of proposed
local, state and federal projects and environmental impact statements
which may affect coastal and related environmental resources.
The Commission staff will assist its tidewater communities in their
efforts to incorporate coastal and environmental resources and issues,
such as nonpoint source and stormwater management, public access,
wetlands, floodplains, shoreline erosion and groundwater wellhead
management into local comprehensive plans and related land use regulations.
The Crater Commission will continue to provide staff support to
the "Friends of the Appomattox River" organization. Three
organizational development workshops will be conducted to develop
the structure of FAR. Each section will be dedicated to the discussion
of one of the following objectives: 1.)Mission Statement, 2)Vision
Statement, and 3) By-laws Development. Also, the Commission would
work with "The Friends of Chesterfield's Riverfront" (FCR)
on river clean-up and greenway projects.
The Commission will continue to participate in the Chowan River
Basin Regional Council (CRBRC) meetings and share data about the
Virginia side of the watershed because more than 75 percent of Crater's
tidewater communities is located in the Chowan Watershed. The Commission
will follow the development of MOA between Virginia and North Carolina
and advise its tidewater communities on all findings related to
coastal and water quality issues.
The Commission will also continue to provide local and regional
information on socio-economic, environmental data as requested by
state and federal agencies.
Federal Funding:
$25,000
Project Contact:
Dennis Morris, 804.861.1666
Project Status:
Grant Closed
Final Product Received:
Brief
summary of citizen input sessions of the Lower Appomattox River
Greenway/Blueway Plan Project with advertising and media recognitions;
Mission Statement and Bylaws for the Friends of the Lower Appomattox
River Mission;
Copy of the Updated Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Surry
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
Crater
Commission's Coastal Resources Technical Assistance Program supports
its Tidewater communities in their efforts to incorporate coastal
and environmental resources and issues into local comprehensive
plans and programs. The Chesapeake Bay Element of Prince George
County's Comprehensive Plan was adopted and considered consistent
with the Phase II requirements of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation
Acts and Regulations. The Commission staff attended the Towns of
Claremont, Dendron, and Surry public meetings and assisted in the
Comprehensive Plan amendments. In addition, the Town of Surry's
Zoning Ordinance was updated and adopted in September, 2001
The Commission provides staff support to the Friends of the Lower
Appomattox River (FOLAR) organizations. FOLAR is a non-profit citizen
organization. The Commission assisted FOLAR in the preparation of
its mission statement and by-laws. Its mission statement is "Communities
Working in Partnership to Conserve and Protect the Appomattox River".
As of today, FOLAR has participated in the Spring Spruce Up and
the Fall River Renaissance river clean up activities. In partnership
with the Southside Leadership Group, the Commission and FOLAR also
sponsored a Riparian Tree Planting project at the Lake Chesdin Boat
Landing area.
Working with Virginia Tech's Community Design Assistance Center's
Design Team, a Greenway/Blueway plan for the Lower Appomattox River
Corridor is under way. The proposed plan will recommend a network
of greenways; land trails and water trails for conservation, recreation
and education throughout the corridor. To facilitate the plan development,
a "Cruise the River" event was sponsored by the Commission.
In addition, two "Idea Swap" workshops were held to solicit
citizen input and ideas of their dreams for the River. The final
Greenway/Blueway Plan will be presented to the public in June, 2002.
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
