The Eastern Shore of Virginia is intrinsically linked and dependent upon the nearshore and offshore waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. A multitude of uses occur in these areas and have resulted in a variety of use conflicts historically. To reduce use conflicts and enhance the productivity and sustainability of natural resources, the A-NPDC administers ocean and marine planning projects in conjunction with private industry, local, state, and federal partners.
Projects
Eastern Shore Regional Dredging Needs Assessment – 2016
Collaborative Fisheries Planning for Virginia’s Offshore Wind Energy Area – 2016
Special Area Management Planning (SAMP)
Seaside 2013 Recreational Use Assessment Report
Combined Recreational Commercial Report Parts I and II Dec 2015
Publications and Resources
Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean: Ocean Action Plan
NOAA: Ecological and Economic Effects of Derelict Fishing Gear in the Chesapeake Bay, 2015/2016 Final Assessment Report