Governor Northam Releases Virginia’s First Coastal Resilience Master Plan

Virginia takes monumental action to build a resilient coast, combating climate change and rising sea levels HAMPTON—Governor Ralph Northam today released the Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan, providing a foundational and fundamental step towards protecting Virginia’s coast.   Virginia’s coastal areas face … Continued

In Virginia, a harder push to create softer shorelines

by Whitney Pipkin, Bay Journal Not long after Sterling Rollings bought a 100-year-old cottage in Portsmouth, VA, on the Elizabeth River — his first waterfront property — his shoreline began retreating. The change was gradual at times, an inch or … Continued

Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources to Host Public Meeting for the Coastal Resilience Master Plan (CRMP) in Warsaw, VA

The Office of the Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources (SNR) will be hosting a public meeting at the Northern Neck Planning District Commission Office in Warsaw, VA on August 4th. The goal of this public meeting is to educate stakeholders … Continued

Northern Neck Soil and Water Scholarship Applications Due April 1

The Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District (NNSWCD) is accepting applications for three $1,000 scholarships offered to students enrolling in a fulltime college program of study in natural resources or conservation/environmental studies in fall, 2021. Students who permanently reside … Continued

November 7 Northumberland County Household Hazardous Waste/E-Waste Collection

The response to our Household Hazardous Waste/E-Waste collections has be wonderful! Northumberland residents and property owners—your collection event will be Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 9 am until 2 pm. Please come to the Northumberland Middle School bus parking lot … Continued

Living Shorelines for Homeowners Webinar

Are you a shoreline property owner? Are you concerned about erosion along your shoreline? Join the free upcoming webinar, hosted by the Living Shoreline Collaborative, to learn about options for protecting your shoreline from erosion (including opportunities for financial assistance!). … Continued