Virginia Coastal Program: 2003 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY2003 Task 92
Grantee:
Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission
Project Title:
Special Area Management Plan for Dragon Run Watershed
Project Description as Proposed:
The Dragon Run SAMP’s
mission is to maintain or enhance the watershed’s cultural,
historic, and natural character, while preserving property rights
and its traditional uses (e.g. farming, forestry, recreation). In
response to growth pressures, the Dragon Run SAMP seeks to balance
demands by improving the tools available to manage the environmental,
social, and economic resources of the watershed. To achieve these
goals, the Dragon Run Steering Committee and its SAMP Advisory Group
of diverse stakeholders have produced a watershed management plan
with recommended activities. Ultimately, the Steering Committee
expects that local governments will adopt its recommendations. The
SAMP’s community-oriented approach increases the likelihood
that localities will implement recommendations. Logically building
upon progress during FY 01 and FY 02, the following activities are
proposed for FY 03:
1) Implement the components of the Watershed Management Plan
2) Administer an educational program designed to inform decision-makers,
community leaders and concerned citizens about critical watershed
management issues
3) Administer a Technical Assistance Program emphasizing projects
that support the implementation of the Watershed Management Plan
4) Develop a draft public access management memorandum of understanding
(MOU) that will address access issues at conservation sites in the
Dragon Run watershed
5) Develop a plan for a watershed stewardship program and conduct
a market-based sustainable economic development study for traditional
land uses in the watershed
6) Coordinate the implementation of a watershed invasive species
strategy
Federal Funding:
$120,000
Project Contact:
David Fuss, 804.758.2311, dfuss@mppdc.com
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
