The Virginia Coastal Zone Management magazine, funded through a grant from NOAA, is published once or twice yearly to highlight coastal resource management issues in the Commonwealth. Please direct comments to Virginia Witmer at Virginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov.
Although we encourage use of the electronic version of the magazine (provided below), a limited number of hardcopies are available. Please contact Virginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov - (804) 698-4320, or April.Bahen@deq.virginia.gov - (804) 698-4005, to receive a hardcopy and/or to be added to the mailing list.
Fall 2012-Winter 2013
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In this issue:
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Ocean Planning Begins in Virginia
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The Changing Tide of Shoreline Management
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New Version of Coastal GEMS!
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Working Waterfronts: Where Land, Water and
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Livelihood Connect
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Outdoor Survey Says...
- America’s Second War of Independence
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Anniversary Issue 2012
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In this issue:
We look back at 25 Years of…
…Increasing Efficiency – with limited resources, Virginia CZM has taken advantage of advances in technology and the power of partnerships to do more with less.
…Success Stories – short stories about years long initiatives, partners describe the program’s role in protecting more beaches, encouraging more public involvement, creating more long-term solutions, providing more ecotourism and public access, growing more oysters and sowing more eelgrass!
…Supporting Coastal Localities – highlights of some of the Virginia CZM funded projects Virginia’s coastal planning district commissions have undertaken to meet the needs of their region.
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…Supporting State Efforts – CZMA funding has enabled coordinated, consistent, coast-wide management of our coastal resources. Here’s to another 25 years!
…Making Better Maps – for 25 years, Virginia CZM has embraced GIS and utilized its powerful planning and decision support capabilities.
…Preserving Special Coastal Places – acquisition has been a key tool used by the Virginia CZM program to protect areas of very high ecological value in Virginia’s coastal zone.
…Restoring Coastal Habitat – maintaining the unique character and ecological health of Virginia’s coast has been a primary goal of the Virginia CZM Program since 1986.
…Building Access to the Coast – it has been a goal of Virginia CZM to provide recreational opportunities for the public so that they can experience the coast, enjoy its beauty, and be engaged in its protection.
…Telling the Story – we hope you enjoy reading the stories in this issue of Virginia Coastal Zone Management Magazine! We enjoy sharing them with all of you!
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PREVIOUS ISSUES
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Summer/Fall 2010
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Spring/Summer 2008
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In this issue:
- Climate Change
- Conserving Coastal Areas
- Shellfish Aquaculture
- Watermen and Working Waterfronts
- Dunes and Beaches
- Virginia’s Coastal Places - Willis Wharf
- 2008 Virginia CZM Projects
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Spring/Summer 2007
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In this issue:
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Living Shorelines
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Coastal GEMS
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The Rap on Oysters
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CZM & Land Conservation
- 400 Years of Change
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Spring/Summer 2006
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In this issue:
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“Got Message?”
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DEQ Director Outlines Path to Collective Success
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Virginia CZM Partners Propose Five Year Priorities
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O Oysters
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Paddling the Seaside
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Virginia’s Maritime Heritage: The Battle of Hampton Roads
- Focus on Historic Coastal Places: West Point
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Summer/Fall 2005
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In this issue:
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Keeping Our Coastal Communities Strong...
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Coastal Program Investment in Seaside Restoration
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Hurricanes Affecting Virginia
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Virginia’s Maritime Heritage
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New Feature! Coastal Community in Action
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Acquiring Sensitive Coastal Lands
- Feature: Virginia’s Historic Coastal Places
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Summer/Fall 2004
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In this issue:
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NOAA Compliments Virginia’s Coastal Program
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Shoreline Management: Helping Landownersand Improving Agency Coordination
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Securing a Piece of the Dragon: Protecting the Magic in a Watershed
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Virginia Seaside Heritage Program: Year Two Highlights
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Virginia’s New Strategy for Wildlife Conservation
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Strandings on Virginia’s Beaches Rising
- New Feature: Focus on Our Historic Places
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Summer/Fall 2003
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In this issue:
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Creating a Vision for Virginia’s Coast
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Surveying and Protecting Virginia’s
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Dunes and Beaches
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Measuring Our Progress Toward
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Improved Coastal Management
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Natives Are Returning to Virginia’s Seaside
- New Feature: Focus on Our Coastal Towns
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Fall 2002/Winter 2003
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In this issue:
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Executive Order Outlines New Virginia
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Coastal Program Goals
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Virginia’s Rich Seaside
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Keeping the Dragon Alive and Well
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Nontidal Wetlands: News Regs Added to Coastal Program
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Traverse the Wet and Wild Miles of the Coastal Birding and Wildlife Trail
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Clean Marina Program Cruises Forward
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As Oyster Reefs Grow, So Do Opportunities to Learn
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Spring/Summer 2002
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In this issue:
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Oyster Program Continues to Shell Out
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Shallow Water Use Conflict
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Clean Marina Designation Achieved
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From Dredge Spoils to Habitat
- Understanding the Blue Crab
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