Hampton Roads Offshore Wind Infrastructure Projects

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This article highlights offshore wind infrastructure projects that are underway in the Hampton Roads region. Portsmouth Marine Terminal Logistics In October 2023, the Port of Virginia began work on the first shipment of components for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore … Continued

2021 RISE Coastal Community Resilience Challenge

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In December, 2020, RISE announced the launch of the 2021 Coastal Community Resilience Challenge. The Challenge will award a total of $1.5 million to small businesses with innovative flood-resilience solutions. Businesses can apply for up to $350,000 to advance and … Continued

Chesapeake Bay Bridge – Tunnel Toll Increase

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Tolls have increased for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge – Tunnel, effective January 1, 2019. A new toll schedule, effective January 1, 2019, is available online at: http://www.cbbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/tollschedule2019.pdf. At its November 13, 2018 meeting, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission … Continued

Lindenwood-Barraud Park Living Shoreline Grant

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The City of Norfolk will receive a $1,252,500 million grant from the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) to construct the Lindenwood-Barraud Park Living Shoreline. Matching funds will be provided through the City’s stormwater capital budget. The National Fish and Wildlife … Continued

Virginia Coastal Resilience Executive Order

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A recent Executive Order from Virginia Governor Ralph Northam calls on the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to leverage its long-term monitoring programs and expertise in flood forecasting to further increase the Commonwealth’s resilience to sea-level rise and natural hazards. … Continued

2018 RISE Coastal Community Resilience Challenge Finalists

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RISE recently announced its seven finalists of the Coastal Community Resilience Challenge. The Challenge sought innovative solutions around major resilience issues that can be demonstrated in the Hampton Roads region of Southeastern Virginia, can be built into sustainable businesses, and … Continued