In 2015, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) voted to increase protection for oyster restoration sites in the Lafayette River near Norfolk as well as other Virginia tributaries. For decades, the Lafayette River has been closed to oyster harvesting due … Continued
In 2015, the City of Norfolk announced the opening of a new section along the Elizabeth River Trail. The trail consists of a 10.5 mile pedestrian and bike path which runs from Norfolk State University to the corner Hampton Boulevard … Continued
On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, the Commonwealth of Virginia transferred the state’s portion of the land that makes up Fort Monroe National Monument to the National Park Service. The event coincided with Founder’s Day when the National Park Service (NPS) … Continued
In 2015, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) approved a no-cost, streamlined general permit for construction of living shoreline in order to protect waterfront properties. The expedited permit option is now available to commercial and residential waterfront property owners. source: … Continued
Hampton Roads anglers are enjoying a 900 foot section of the new James River Fishing Pier for the 2015 fishing season. The pier opened in May after being closed since December 2013. The new pier is being constructed in two … Continued
The Commonwealth of Virginia has a marine debris reduction plan in place, the first of its kind on the East Coast. In 2012, the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program began scoping out a framework. In less than two years, they … Continued
Several public access sites have been added along the James River, Elizabeth River, and other Tidewater rivers. New sites in and near Hampton Roads include kayak and canoe launch areas, boat ramps, bank fishing areas, and other resources. New sites … Continued
In June 2014, officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced $102.7 million in competitive matching grants to support 54 projects along the Atlantic coast. The grants will fund science-based solutions to restore wetlands and other natural areas, … Continued
In April 2014, gale force winds battered Hampton Roads, causing a variety of damage to commercial shipping vessels in the area. The situation began unfolding on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, when the Coast Guard received a report of a collision … Continued
According to a USGS report, the effects of climate change will continue to threaten U.S. coastal communities, including those in the Mid Atlantic states. The report emphasizes the need for increased coordination and planning to ensure U.S. coastal communities are … Continued