Virginia Coastal Program: 2000 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY2000 Task 96
Grantee:
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Project Title:
Marina Technical Advisory Program
Project Description as Proposed:
The Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation will continue to contract with VIMS on the establishment of a Clean Marina Program. Technical assistance will be provided to marinas throughout the coastal zone to support reductions in nonpoint source pollution. Work will continue on the development and implementation of a Virginia Clean Marina Program in the Winter of 2001 which will include a clean marina workbook by October 2000, two technical workshops by March 2001, and site visits to determine designation of qualifying clean marinas for a Spring Awards Ceremony. Quarterly reports will be filed with DCR and DEQ; the industry and technical advisory committees will be staffed. Information collected during site visits, technical workshops and boat shows and from other sources will be conveyed to committee members for identifying future program activities and opportunities. Outreach implementation will be a main thrust of this year's project following up on the outreach strategy developed under the FY 99 grant. VIMS will develop an educational display and associated clean marina materials. VIMS will display and represent the program at 3 boat shows in the Fall/Winter of 2000/2001 to educate the boating public on marina water quality issues. A presentation will be developed for the annual Virginia Association of Marine Industries meeting in October 2000. A web-site will be created for the Clean Marina Program in the spring of 2001. Additionally, technical bulletins may be produced as needed to clarify best management practices and to publicize marinas participating in the process. A final report will be produced regarding the implementation of the 6217 management measures.
Federal Funding:
$75,000
Project Contact:
Mark Slauter, 804.692-0839;
William D. DuPaul, 804-684-7163
Project Status:
Grant Closed
Final Product Received:
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
The
Marina Technical Advisory Program (MTAP) was formed in the fall
of 1999 to address the CZARA 6217 management measures for stormwater
runoff, fish waste, technical assistance, and boat operation.
An advisory panel of seventeen was set up to support the program.
The advisory panel consists of members from the Virginia Department
of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Virginia Department of Health,
the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the
Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the Virginia Department of
Game and Inland Fisheries, the Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Department,
the Ocean Conservancy, the Virginia Marine resources Commission,
the Coast Guard Auxiliary, one private boater, one consultant, and
three private marina operators. A specialist was hired to coordinate
the project. The position was integrated with the existing staff
of advisory specialists in the Virginia Sea Grant Marine Advisory
Program at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. In 2000, the
MTAP was tasked with developing and running a Virginia Clean Marina
Program. The Virginia Clean Marina Program is a voluntary program
involving marina owners and operators who are willing to develop
and maintain best management practices that reduce the amount of
pollutants that enter the water.
A Clean Marina Display was developed and manned at three boat shows.
The display describes the program, identifies marinas involved,
and visually describes best management practices. Four workshops
with over 100 attendees were held. The workshops educated marina
owners/operators on the Clean Marina Program, the Boating Infrastructure
Program, the Stormwater Permit process in Virginia, and the legal
and environmental issues of Derelict Boats. Five Virginia Clean
Marinas were designated. Nineteen marinas pledged to become Clean
Marinas. A website was developed. The website details provides contact
information for the Clean Marina Program and has a digital copy
of the Guidebook. A Virginia Clean Marina Guidebook and Training
Guide were developed.
As part of the Virginia Clean Marina Program, activities that support
and promote the Program are integral to its success. This includes
holding an awards ceremony, providing press releases, coordinating
with other state and federal activities, providing certificates
to designated marinas, developing promotional items such as brochures
and information packets to be used as handouts at boat shows, workshops,
and general public inquiries.
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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
