CZMA Funding for Land Acquisitions in Virginia: 1991 - 2008
Section 306A of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act allows state CZM Programs to use up to
10% of their federal funds for acquisition of fee simple or other interests in land.
The Virginia CZM Program sets aside $200,000 each year for land acquisition. The Program seeks parcels that are in need of protection because they contain rare habitat types and because they afford opportunities for passive public access and public education.
Since 1991, Virginia CZM grants have resulted in the acquisition of over 2,323 acres. Below is a table of land acquisition funded by Virginia CZM since 1991, including match funding. For more detail on the purchase, a link is provided to a project description page.
If you have any questions about the Virginia CZM Program's land acquisition activities, please contact Laura McKay - (804) 698-4320.
Virginia CZM Program Land Acquisitions: 1991 - 2008 |
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Grant |
CZM |
Match |
Total |
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Year |
Grantee |
Parcel |
Locality |
Acres |
Acres |
Acres |
CZM $ |
Match $ |
Total $ |
| 1991 | Isle of Wight | Jones Creek | Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | 4 | $40,000 | $40,000 | $80,000 |
| 1992 | DCR | North Landing River Natural Area Preserve (Kellam/Alton's Creek Tract) |
Virginia Beach | 24.29 | 20.71 | 45 | $85,000 | $95,787 | $180,787 |
For more on North Landing River Natural Area Preserve see: |
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| 1992 | TNC | Mathews | 95 | 95 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $170,000 | ||
For more on New Point Comfort see: |
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| 1993 | DCR | Northwest River Natural Area Preserve (McAlpine Tract) |
Chesapeake | 338.89 | 334.57 | 673.46 | $183,000 | $184,769 | $371,456 |
| 1994 | DCR | Northwest River Natural Area Preserve - timber rights (Maxey Tract) |
Chesapeake | 70 | 415 | 485 | $178,575 | $192,881 | $371,456 |
| 1995 | DCR | Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve (Fitchette Tract) |
Mathews | 35.63 | 392.81 | 428.44 | $37,161 | $259,256 | $296,417 |
| 1997 | ANPDC/DCR |
(165 acres) |
Northampton | 11.22 | 11.22 | 22.44 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 |
| 1998 | DCR |
(165 acres) |
Northampton | 20.48 | 19.99 | 40.47 | $182,504 | $178,114 | $360,618 |
| 1999 | DCR |
(165 acres) |
Northampton | 22.45 | 22.45 | 44.90 | $200,000 | $200,000 | $400,000 |
Subtotal for Kiptopeke State Park Addition |
54.15 | 53.66 | 107.81 | $482,504 | $278,114 | $960,618 | |||
For more on Kiptopeke State Park Addition see: |
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| 1999 | VIMS/CBNERRS | King & Queen County | 121.12 | 0 | 121.12 | $90,000 | $15,200 | $105,200 | |
| 2000 | Middle Peninsula CB Public Access Authority (MPPAA) /Dept. of Forestry (DOF) | Dragon Run (Browne Tract) | Essex | 137 | 0 | 137 | $200,000 | 0 | $200,000 |
| 2001 | MPPAA/DOF | Dragon Run (Browne Tract) | Essex/King & Queen County | 137 | 0 | 137 | $192,000 | 0 | $192,000 |
Subtotal for Dragon Run |
395.12 | 0 | 395.12 | $482,000 | $15,200 | $497,200 | |||
For more on Dragon Run see: |
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| 2003 | DCR | Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve (285 acres) |
Northampton | 19.29 | 11.11 | 30.40 | $260,347 | $150,000 | $410,347 |
| 2004 | DCR | Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve (285 acres) |
Northampton | 14.85 | 14.82 | 29.67 | $200,444 | $200,000 | $400,444 |
| 2005 | DCR | Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve (285 acres) |
Northampton | 14,81 | 0 | 14.81 | $200,000 | 0 | $200,000 |
| 2006 | DCR | Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve (285 acres) |
Northampton | 14.37 | 0 | 14.37 | $283,179 | 0 | $283,179 |
| 2007 | TBD | Eastern Shore Parcel TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | $200,000 | $200,000 | $400,000 |
Subtotal for Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve |
63.32 | 25.93 | 89.25 | $943,970 | $350,000 | $1,293,970 | |||
For more on Magothy Bay NAP see: |
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TOTALS |
1078.40 | 1244.68 | 2323.08 | $2,491,558 | $1,901,007 | $4,618,217 | |||


