A. No net loss in coastal sand dune systems extent
1. Change public understanding of sand dune values / change behavior (don’t build on or walk on dunes)
2. Identify existing systems
3. Identify/ minimize sources of losses
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EXISTING PROGRAMS:
1. Outreach
·
Conservation
Easements (state/ NGOs) ·
Conservation Reserve
Enhancement Program –DCR ·
Local gov’t
initiatives (e.g., sand fencing, christmas trees) ·
Natural Area
Preserves – DCR ·
SEAS beach
stabilization programs ·
Virginia Land
Conservation Foundation 2.
Regulation ·
Coastal Primary Sand
Dune Permits – VMRC ·
Barrier Islands
Policy ·
Local Zoning ·
Marine Protected
Areas –VMRC ·
VMRC Enforcement N/A 3. Monitoring ·
4. Planning/coordination ·
CBP Environmental Endpoints 5.
Research · Biota of Virginia · Comprehensive Coastal Inventory –VIMS · Natural Heritage Inventory- DCR N/A |
MISSING ELEMENTS: 1. Outreach ·
2. Regulation ·
3. Authority ·
4. Monitoring ·
Complete inventory
and mapping of primary and secondary dunes and beaches in Virginia 5. Planning/coordination ·
6. Research · Provide better classification of dunes, beaches and wetlands 7. Definition of management
targets ·
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