Virginia Coastal Program: 2002 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY2002 Task 12.08
Grantee:
Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission
Project Title:
Virginia Seaside Heritage Program: Ecotourism Inventory, Needs Assessment, & Water Trail
Project Description as Proposed:
The project will
include development of a Eastern Shore of Virginia Seaside Water
Trail Plan, and a Seaside Water Trail Brochure and Web Site. The
Seaside Water Trail, which will go along the 70 mile shoreline of
Virginia's Eastern Shore from Kiptopeke to Chincoteague, will provide
a link from Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge to Chincoteague
National Wildlife Refuge. Copies of the Seaside Water Trail Map
and Guide will be printed for distribution by local outfitters,
parks, and tourist information centers.
1) Seaside Water Trail Plan: The A-NPDC will prepare the Seaside
Water Trail Plan, which will include an inventory of existing public
launch facilities, a needs assessment of launch facility improvements,
and recommendations on water trail routes and improvement of launch
facilities.
2) Technical Documentation: The A-NPDC will contract with a paddle
sports outfitter to provide technical expertise and documentation
in planning and mapping the trail, providing technical and safety
information, and paddling the trail segments to ensure feasability.
3) Seaside Water Trail Map and Guide: The A-NPDC will prepare the
Seaside Water Trail Map and Guide, which will include directions
to public launching areas, suggested paddling routes, information
on Eastern Shore cultural and natural history, and information on
conservation of coastal resources. Copies of the guide will be printed
and distributed to outfitters, parks, and tourist information facilities.
4) Seaside Water Trail Web Site: The Seaside Water Trail web site
will include the Seaside Water Trail Map and Guide, as well as links
to related local information such as weather, tides, marine regulations,
and services such as outfitters, parks, campgrounds, restaurants,
and lodging facilities.
5) Project Management: The A-NPDC will provide project management,
including preparation of project reports, procurement of contractual
and printing services, and construction management.
Federal Funding:
$20,000
Project Contact:
James McGowan, 757/ 787-2936, anpdcjmcg@esva.net
Project Status:
Grant Closed
Final Product Received:
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
A draft Seaside Water Trail brochure was developed. Final design
and printing will be done by the Coastal Program. The brochure will
be distributed to local outfitters, parks, and tourist information
centers. The Seaside Water Trail Web Site has also been developed
and will soon be available on the Virginia Seaside Heritage Program
Web site at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/coastal/vshp/homepage.html
Seaside Water Trail Plan, April 2005
The Seaside Water Trail Plan includes an assessment of ecotourism
resources, analysis of conservation needs, and recommendations for
water trail development and public access site improvements.
Seaside Water Trail Brochure, Available Soon
The Seaside Water Trail brochure will include a map of the trail
showing public access areas and launch sites, and water trail segments.
It will also outline related ecotourism facilities, conservation
guidelines, and safety information.
Seaside Water Trail Web Pages, Available Soon
The Seaside Water Trail Web pages, which will be housed on the Virginia
Seaside Heritage Program Web site, will include more detailed information
about the trail - specifically, detailed maps and paddling route
descriptions.
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
