Virginia Coastal Program: 2003 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY2003 Task 83
Grantee:
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation - Virginia Institute of Marine Science - Virginia Sea Grant Program
Project Title:
Virginia Clean Marina Program
Project Description as Proposed:
Tasks for FY 03
for the Virginia Clean Marina Program (CMP) include:
1) Provide technical assistance to VA marinas on key environmental
issues, programs and BMPs to reduce NPS pollution. This includes:
conducting site evaluations; serving as the liaison to the proper
agencies for further permitting assistance or technical guidance
(if requested by the marina operator); collecting/disseminating
information; conducting educational efforts, working with relevant
state or federal programs; characterizing industry needs based on
site visits; and, encouraging participation in Oyster Heritage Program.
2) Designate and publicize Virginia Clean Marinas. This includes
sponsoring 4-5 technical workshops per year for marina operators
and staff and other marina related businesses and providing technical
assistance to achieve designation. Designate 50 clean marinas by
Sept 2004. To date, of the 16,800 slips eligible for the CMP in
Virginia, 1,533 are certified and 1,997 are pledged, for a total
of 3,530 slips engaged. Use a newsletter, Web sites, boat show displays,
advertisements, press releases and news articles.
3) Identify opportunities and continue coordination of the VA CMP
with regional clean marina programs as well as other appropriate
state and federal programs and organizations.
4) Implement Outreach and Education Strategy for boaters. Educational
display will be provided at 2 regional boat shows: Richmond and
Virginia Beach. The tabletop display will be updated as needed to
travel with other agencies such as the VDH and the DEQ (Coastal
Program) for other appropriate events. Staff will work with the
Coastal Program and others to continually develop new materials
with fresh approaches for these venues.
5) Continue to update the comprehensive database of VA marinas and
partner organizations. The database includes BMP type and location,
services offered, number of slips, business locations and addresses.
Efforts will continue to be concentrated on the full-service marinas
for FY 03.
6) Identify the greatest sources of fish waste impacts from marina
patrons to Virginia waters and develop a plan for reducing these
impacts. Marina owners and operators, recreational boaters at marinas,
and commercial, charter and head boats will be evaluated for potential
impacts through site visits and interviews.
Federal Funding:
$50,000
Project Contact:
Rick Hill, 804.786.7119, Richard.Hill@dcr.virginia.gov
Project Status:
Grant Open
Final Product Received:
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
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
