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Virginia Coastal Partners Workshop

November 14, 2018 @ 8:00 am - November 15, 2018 @ 5:00 pm

Free
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Welcome & Tribal Invocation
David Paylor, Director, DEQ (invited)
Chief Stephen Adkins, Chickahominy Tribe
Opening Remarks:
Multiple Benefits of Coastal Conservation
Jeff Payne, Director, Office for Coastal Management/NOAA
Matt Strickler, Secretary of Natural Resources (Invited)
Analysis of Economic Benefits of Land Conservation:
Recent Results  
Opportunities for Funding Habitat Restoration Projects
Addressing Water Quality
Ecotourism Benefits of Conserved Land & Coastal Waters:
Connecting Trails and Improving Interpretive Signage

Ocean Issues:
Data, Offshore Energy and Marine Debris

Strengthening Federal Consistency with Virginia’s Coastal Policies 


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Shellfish Production Benefits of Conserved Land:
Promoting Aquaculture and Oyster Restoration
While Minimizing Use Conflicts
Cultural Benefits of Conserved Land – Engaging Tribes and Local Governments in Stimulating a Nature-Based Economy
for the Lower Chickahominy Watershed
Habitat Benefits of Conserved Lands:
The Value of Native Plant Use on State Owned and Other Lands
Multiple Benefits of Planning for Climate Resiliency

More info to follow.

CBLP CEUs will be available.

Details

Start:
November 14, 2018 @ 8:00 am
End:
November 15, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Venue

Virginia DEQ
Richmond, VA

Organizer

Virginia Dept of Environmental Quality