Virginia Coastal Program: 2005 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY2005 Task 41
Grantee:
Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission
Project Title:
Coastal Technical Assistance Program
Project Description as Proposed:
The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission (A-NPDC) serves two counties and 19 incorporated towns on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Population on this narrow, 70-mile long peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay grew by 7.3 percent between 1990 and 2000, for a total of 51,398. Increasing residential development in northern Accomack County and southern Northampton County is focused on waterfront areas. In response to the increased development, the A-NPDC formed the Eastern Shore of Virginia Coastal Management Committee in 2004 to coordinate local government efforts to better manage coastal development and its impacts. The A-NPDC will continue to coordinate the Coastal Management Committee and offer coastal management training opportunities for local government staff. The A-NPDC will also continue to participate in implementation of the Eastern Shore Tributary Strategy. The A-NPDC also staffs the Eastern Shore of Virginia Ground Water Committee, provides GIS services, conducts state and federal environmental reviews, and works with local governments and organizations to develop heritage tourism activities. The expected outcome will be improved coastal management on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Federal Funding:
$27,500
Project Contact:
Paul Berge, 757.787.2936
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
