Virginia Coastal Program: 2003 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary

Project Task:

FY2003 Task 12.01

Grantee:

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality - Virginia Coastal Program

Project Title:

Seaside Heritage Program Coordination - Year 2

Project Description as Proposed:

The focus of year 2 , in general, will be to complete the structure of the comprehensive seaside inventory and continue adding data, continue oyster reef and grass bed restoration, continue targeted Phragmites removal and predator control, continue development of the ecotourism infrastructure and continue assessment of habitat suitability for waterbirds and aquaculture. New in Year 2 will be the establishment of a "Shorekeeper" position. The Seaside Heritage Program - Year 2 will consist of 12 subtasks, 4 of which are Scetion 306A restoration or construction projects. 306A documentation will be submitted for these tasks prior to January 31, 2004. The Seaside Heritage Program will ultimately result in a framework for long term habitat restoration and use conflict resolution.

Federal Funding:

$11,256.00

Project Contact:

Laura McKay, 804.698-4323; Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov

Project Status:

Grant Open

Final Product Received:

Project Summary Provided by Grantee:

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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