Virginia Coastal Program: 2004 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
87
Grantee:
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Project Title:
Virginia Clean Marina Program Development and Outreach- 2006-2007
Project Description as Proposed:
The requested financial support will be used to supplement funds provided by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the Virginia Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program at VIMS to continue implementation of the Virginia Clean Marina Program (VCMP). The funds primarily will be used to support continuation of a field position that works closely with the other VCMP staff (at VIMS) as well as the Virginia Coastal Program, VA Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Coastal NPS Program, Virginia Department of Health, related agencies and the marina industry.
The project will continue the consistent expansion of the VCMP while at the same time work on retention of those already certified under the program.
In order to position the VCMP for the long term the project personnel will at the same time complete the following specific tasks:
1. Develop a strategic plan for the VCMP with an associated business plan aimed at sustaining the program in future years;
2. Continue the development education and outreach efforts and materials to Virginia boaters;
3. Develop a marketing plan and support the production and delivery of educational materials via participation in public events such as boat shows as well as the purchase of targeted advertising space;
4. Assess the feasibility of developing a water quality monitoring regime for Virginia marinas including an assessment of the potential structure of such a monitoring regime.
Federal Funding:
$30,000
Project Contact:
Wendy Larimer; (804) 684-7768
;
larimer@vims.edu
Project Status:
2/1/07 - 9/30/07; Project Completed
Final Product Received:
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
The Virginia Clean Marina Program reconvened the Marina Technical Advisory Panel to discuss the recent trends and future
direction of the program and to decide upon the development of: new educational materials, strategic and marketing plans,
and the feasibility of a water quality monitoring regime.
Work has since been completed on the strategic and marketing plans, identifying immediate as well as long-term goals.
A new Clean Boater program has been launched with informational brochures and stickers. Information has been distributed
at several boat shows and conferences and to marinas directly. The response has been positive with about 30 boaters
signing on to date and many marinas requesting additional brochures.
Initial work on a water quality monitoring program has begun with a literature review and contact with the Alliance for the
Chesapeake Bay monitoring coordinator as well as the VA Department of Health. A structure for what needs to be monitored
and a monitoring process is expressed in the following document, but funding and some further research for the testing will
be needed before the program can begin.
A detailed final report was submitted to the Virginia CZM Program.
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
