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Year Six Projects

October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008

Grant Task #GranteeProgram ElementAmount
10.01Virginia Institute of Marine ScienceRestoration of Seagrasses in Virginia’s Seaside Bays$100,000
10.02Virginia Institute of Marine SciencePopulation Assessment of Eastern Oysters (Crassostrea virginica) in the Seaside Coastal Bays$70,000
10.03Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation - Natural HeritagePhragmites Education and Management$70,000
10.04Virginia Eastern ShorekeeperVirginia Eastern Shorekeeper$25,000
10.05College of William & Mary - Center for Conservation BiologyColonial Waterbird Data Layer$10,000
10.06Eastern Shore Community CollegeEcotourguide Certification$12,500
10.07Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program/DEQ"Plant ES Natives" Social Marketing Campaign$10,000
10.08Virginia Marine Resources CommissionOyster Restoration$98,000
Grand Total:$395,500

Disclaimer: The project lists above provide 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 any of the above projects is available. Please direct your request for a copy to Virginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov.