In June 2014, officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced $102.7 million in competitive matching grants to support 54 projects along the Atlantic coast. The grants will fund science-based solutions to restore wetlands and other natural areas, … Continued
In 2012, NOAA Fisheries announced $435,000 in funding to support oyster and wetlands restoration projects in the Lafayette River. The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and NOAA Restoration Center provided approximately $300,000 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Elizabeth River … Continued
Virginia Beach has an excellent selection of kayaking areas. Inshore kayakers will find ponds, lakes, marshes, creeks, and other areas to explore. For advanced paddlers, there are plenty of launch areas nearby with Chesapeake Bay or access to enjoy ocean … Continued