Virginia Coastal Program: 2004 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY2004 Task 11.01
Grantee:
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality - Virginia Coastal Program
Project Title:
Virginia Seaside Heritage Program - Coordination of Seaside Program Activities, Education, GIS
Project Description as Proposed:
The focus of Year 3 will be continuation of all tasks. The Coastal Program’s new Coastal Specialist will ensure that all available data layers for the seaside are on the DEQ/Coastal Program Internet Mapping System. Coastal Staff will continue to promote the need for restoration funds for the seaside through news articles, field days, etc. Conflict issues between aquaculture, shorebird habitat and other uses, will be addressed through the development of final management recommendations and best management practices for state and federal agencies and the local governments. Oyster, scallop, seagrass, wetlands and bird habitat restoration will be completed and plans for future restoration needs and funding requirements will be finalized. Ecotourism improvements and an assessment of future needs will be completed.
Federal Funding:
$14,763
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
