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YRSCB Business Meeting, December 2010, NOAA/NERRS, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
The York River and Small Coastal Basin Roundtable held a business meeting in December 2010. The meeting was graciously hosted by the NOAA National Estuarine Research Reserve. Speakers included Chip Rice, DCR and Rick Hill, DEQ to discuss TMDL Efforts in Virginia, Richmond County Tributary Strategy Local Program Pilot and Process Protocol as well as the Virginia Coastal Parters Healthy Waterways Intiative. |
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Citizens in Orange County Gather for Pond Workshop - September 9, 2010
The York River and Small Coastal Basin Roundtable held an environmental compliance technical workshop on pond design, construction, permitting, management and water quality/habitat benefits. Richard Jacobs and Greg Wichelns of the Culpeper SWCD spoke about design considerations and the importance of proper maintenance. Other representatives from the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, discussed permitting and fisheries requirements. Mike Hayslett, from Sweetbriar College and the Virginia Vernal Pools Program, shared some innovative techniques for constructing ponds with wetland areas and healthy “edges” to promote optimal ecological functions, including wildlife habitat and diversity. Approximately 45 citizens attended the workshop.
Virginia Vernal Pools Website: http://www.virginiavernalpools.org
A Guide to Creating Vernal Pools:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/documents/resources/vernal.pdf |
