The Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMG) will present a program on “The Waterfront Landscape: Stable Shorelines, Clean Water, Abundant Wildlife” at St Stephen’s Church in Heathsville on Friday, October 9 at 2 p.m. There is no charge, but advance registration … Continued
On June 24, members of the Northern Neck Master Gardeners’ Shoreline Evaluation Program (SEP) gathered for a picnic at the home of Luellen and Mark Malley outside of Callao to celebrate the 15th anniversary of SEP’s service to the Northern … Continued
How can a homeowner navigate the options and possibilities when it comes to landscaping choices? How to select plants that will not merely thrive but also stabilize the soil and reduce polluting runoff? For answers, the Northern Neck Master Gardeners’ … Continued
A comprehensive overview of the benefits of installing living shorelines, the regulatory environment, and considerations for planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining living shoreline projects that meet General Permit 1 or 2 requirements. Class starts in September. Registration information below:
Wetlands Watch has released a new resource: “Designing Living Shorelines for Sea Level Rise in Virginia.” This comprehensive document is tailored specifically for shoreline professionals seeking sustainable and adaptive solutions to combat the challenges posed by rising sea levels and … Continued
What exactly is a riparian buffer? It is a simple concept – a vegetated area adjacent to a body of water such as a stream, river, marsh, and shoreline. In other words, groupings of trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials growing … Continued
The Northern Neck Master Gardener’s Shoreline Evaluation Program (SEP) will offer a presentation on riparian buffers on Friday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m. at St Mary’s Church, 203 Dennison St., Colonial Beach. A riparian buffer may be the most valuable … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Shoreline Evaluation Program prepares for the 2024 season by visiting the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) HEATHSVILLE, Virginia, April 15, 2024 In mid-April, the Shoreline Evaluation Program (SEP) of the Northern Neck Master Gardeners will … Continued
Living shorelines are nature-based approaches for shoreline protection. It all begins with managing erosion, which can be a complex undertaking. To ensure the best possible outcome for your project, it is advisable to seek professional guidance and expertise in design. … Continued
Do you have shoreline erosion? Can you protect it and still encourage aquatic nurseries and vegetation growth? Living Shoreline Treatments address erosion in lower energy situations by providing long-term protection, restoration or enhancement of vegetated shoreline habitats through strategic placement … Continued