Virginia Coastal Program: 2006 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
1.01
Grantee:
Virginia Institute of Marine Science - Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve System
Project Title:
Virginia Coastal Zone Management Proram Support
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 works with VCU and others to maintain and builds the Coastal Geospatial and Educational Mapping System (GEMS) and produces maps as needed. He will also continue to work on organizing and incorporating into Coastal GEMS the GIS data produced by the Seaside Heritage Program (Task 10) and work with the Section 309 tasks relevant to Coastal GEMS.
Federal Funding:
$139,617.00
Project Contact:
Laura McKay, 804.698-4323; Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov
Project Status:
10/1/2006 - 9/30/2007
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
