Virginia Coastal Program: 2005 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY2005 Task 1.01
Grantee:
Virginia Institute of Marine Science-Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve System
Project Title:
Staff Support for Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program
Project Description as Proposed:
This task supports
two staff positions that are contracted through VIMS. The Coastal
Program requires this additional support to ensure that there is
increased emphasis on policy coordination; that database and GIS
needs are met; that open grants are properly managed and implemented;
that performance indicators are reported; and that outreach activities
are adequately staffed. The following positions will support staff
and activities in Tasks 1 and 2:
1) Coastal Planner: (full time) The Coastal Planner provides guidance
on coastal management issues. This includes policy development,
assistance to grantees, agency monitoring, development and implementation
of performance indicators, routine program changes, intergovernmental
and interagency coordination, and projects related to wetlands,
dunes and shoreline management.
2) Coastal Specialist: (full time) The Coastal Specialist oversees
the relational Grants and Coastal Mailing List databases that have
been converted into MS Access. The Coastal Specialist is also the
project manager for grants involving primarily GIS and mapping.
In addition, the Specialist maintains and builds the Coastal GIS
data library and produces maps as needed. He will also continue
to work on organizing and making available the GIS data produced
by the Seaside Heritage Program (Task 9) and work with the Blue
Green Infrastructure grantees (Task 92)
3) The Grants Coordinator/ Outreach Specialist provides day to day
maintenance and operation of the grants database and front-line
interaction with grantees and their questions. Duties include data
entry and manipulation to produce reports, reminders, applications,
contracts, etc. This position also prepares meeting summaries –
especially meetings of the Coastal Policy Team, and works with the
Outreach Coordinator (Task 2) to develop and disseminate outreach
materials and represent the Coastal Program at outreach functions.
Federal Funding:
$169,824
Project Contact:
Laura McKay, 804.698-4323; Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov
Project Status:
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
