Virginia Coastal Program: 2006 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
10.05
Grantee:
Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation-Division of Natural Heritage
Project Title:
Management and Education to Control Phragmites on the Seaside of Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Project Description as Proposed:
The Eastern Shore Seaside is experiencing a rapid invasion by non-native Phragmites. During the past decade (mid-1990’s to 2004), the amount of Phragmites on the Seaside has approximately doubled. A 2004 aerial census conducted under the Seaside Heritage Program measured 2,024 acres of Phragmites on the Seaside, with about two-thirds along the mainland-lagoon ecotone and the remainder on the barrier islands. This recent census and mapping of Seaside Phragmites has established a sound basis for prioritized control treatments, serves as a benchmark for future assessments of Phragmites spread and control measure effectiveness, and provides landowners a key tool for assessing the extent of Phragmites on their property.
The scope of work for Year Five consists of three primary components:
1) Continued Phragmites control treatments and monitoring on high priority locations, with a goal of controlling at least 150 acres using the approved wetland herbicide, “Habitat.” Treatments will be applied only on lands held in the public interest.
2) A continued series of educational programs to inform Eastern Shore landowners about methods to control Phragmites on their property. In addition in 2006-07, a new brochure on controlling Phragmites in Virginia will also be developed.
3) A new effort to develop a management plan for Phragmites on the Eastern Shore Seaside will be initiated. A draft plan will be prepared with the expectation that a final plan will be completed during Year 6 of the Seaside Heritage Program.
Federal Funding:
$70,000
Project Contact:
Richard K Myers - 804.371.6204: Rick.Myers@dcr.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
