Virginia DEQ - Virginia CZM Program 2010 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary

NVRC proposes funding for the third year of the Sustainable Shorelines Community Management in Northern Virginia project. In concert with the Northern Virginia Hazard Mitigation Planning process and the existing workgroup, strategies will be developed for the Northern Virginia region to proactively prepare for impacts from inundation due to projected sea level rise and storm surge flooding. As will be identified by workgroup and vetted through the appropriate channels, these strategies may include amendments to existing policies and codes, and/or identify and pursue new policies as they relate to sustainable shoreline management and coastal community planning. Additionally, to communicate the results of the project to the public and other interested parties This information will support awareness and preparedness across Northern Virginia’s coastal communities. Through thoughtful and collaborative data collection, policy review, and product development the Sustainable Shoreline Community Management in Northern Virginia project will assist planners, decision makers, and individual residents living along the shoreline adapt to the changing climate in a manner that limits human health risk and sustains natural coastal resources.

Federal Funding:

$60,510

Project Contact:

Laura Grape, (703) 642-4625; lgrape@novaregion.org

Project Status:

10/1/2010 - 9/30/2011

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