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 Shifting Sands: Beaches and Dunes in Virginia
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Waterman’s Hall Auditorium
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Gloucester Point, VA 23062
8:00 am - 9:00 am - Registration
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Workshop
(lunch included with registration)
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A workshop will be held at VIMS for local government staff, advisory board members, marine contractors, permitting agents, environmental consultants, and anyone else interested in beaches and dunes in the Commonwealth. Speakers include VIMS scientists and State regulatory staff.
The planned sessions will provide information that is useful both in
understanding sandy shorelines and in making decisions regarding these
important and dynamic resources.
Planned Workshop Sessions
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The history of beach and dune management in Virginia
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Recent studies of beach and dune distribution
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New regulations expanding beach and dune jurisdiction
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Basic beach and dune science
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Ecosystem services provided by beaches and dunes
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Preferred management options and new guidelines
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Workshop Registration Form (.pdf version)
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