A similar project will add about 200,000 cubic yards of sand at Ocean Park Beach when the Army Corps of Engineers later this year works to clear sand that’s built up in the Lynnhaven Inlet, Roehrs said.
A major beach restoration project for Chic’s Beach also is in the works, although it might take a few years to start while the city obtains agreements from waterfront property owners ensuring public access to the shore, Roehrs said.
Photo Credit: Kevin O’Hara
Recent correspondence between City of VB & ACOE re: Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Plan. (9 page PDF)
We understand that concerns exist regarding the City’s ability to accomplish the real estate acquisition that may be necessary for the project. Please be assured that We have reviewed the potential real estate requirements identified in the District’s letter dated March 12, 2013. We acknowledge that the provision of all real estate interests necessary for the construction, operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of the project will be the responsibility of the City of Virginia Beach as the Non-Federal Sponsor for this project It is understood that the procurement of real estate interests may include acquiring or terminating existing oyster leases, acquiring permanent real estate interests from private and pubîic property owners for wetlands restoration, and securing permanent easements over state-owned river bottoms to support the parts of the project involving submerged aquatic vegetation restoration, bay scallops reintroduction, and reef habitat creation.
Read the Friends of Live Oaks(FOLO) Minutes: FOLO March 2013 Minutes PDF.
April 18th at 3:30 pm – FOLO presentation to Bayfront Advisiory Committee at Va Bch Resort Hotel on Shore Drive & Great Neck Rd.
April 22nd at 3:30 pm – FOLO meeting at Bayside Rec Center
Topic of discussion is Froggies ABC License. At OPCL.org.
Road construction.
Note: Blows my mind the powers to be do not understand “rush hour” is all day on Saturdays in VB.
Update:Avoid northbound before Mill Dam.
Open the PDF to view BAC’s newsletter.
The Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, NAO, has been successful on behalf of VB in acquiring funds to perform a Lynnhaven inlet dredging this summer. This work is expected to occur in July.
In the interim, the sand at the Crab Creek dredged material holding area is available for emergency replenishment should projected threats to life and properties develop.
Mr. Dave Hansen, Deputy City Manager, and Mr.Phill Roehrs, P.E., Water Resources Engineer will be briefing the Committee on the emerging project timeline.
Photo Credit: Kevin O’Hara
Virginia Beach residents are invited to join the workshop’s first day for an introductory presentation, featuring a broad overview of Complete Streets. The event will be held Wednesday, April 24, from 7 to 9 p.m at the Renaissance Academy, 5100 Cleveland St.
From Tour de Virginia Beach July 2009 advocating for more bike lanes.
From their emailed press release.
Volunteers and Sponsors needed at First Landing State Park for tree planting April 27
(VIRGINIA BEACH) – Volunteers and sponsors are needed at First Landing State park to help plant trees on Saturday, April 27.
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers will work with park staff to plant trees in sensitive habitats that have been impacted by unauthorized trails.
To volunteer or for more information contact Jennifer Huggins at 757-412-2306 or Jennifer.huggins@dcr.virginia.gov.
“It is a great way to remind people that staying on designated trails is important. Trail routes are chosen based on criteria that will reduce environmental impacts and reduce erosion. When people blaze their own unauthorized trails through the park, it has severe effects on the wetlands and maritime forest,” said Staci Martin, Visitor Service Specialist.
Group and individual sponsors are needed to underwrite the cost of the tree planting. Three dollars will sponsor one tree; $5 will sponsor two trees; and $10 will sponsor five trees.
Tax deductible donations can be mailed to the Friends of First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. The Friends of First Landing State Park is a 510c3 non-profit that supports the park.
First Landing State Park is a 2,888 acre natural area featuring nearly twenty miles of trails, campsites, cabins, two visitor center museums, and half a mile of Chesapeake Bay beach frontage. The park’s maritime forest area is an integral part of its certification as a National Natural Landmark.
Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and offer dozens of festivals and concerts and thousands of educational programs across the state.
For more information about state park activities and amenities, or to make reservations in one of the 25 parks with camping facilities or 18 parks with cabins or family lodges, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit http://www.virginiastateparks.gov.
o Lynnhaven Inlet Dredging / Ocean Park Beach Replenishment Project
o Pleasure House Point Updates
o Presentation by Friends of Live Oaks
o Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit request for Taste Unlimited
Heard the Friends of Live Oaks presentation is going to be great.
Hoo ray Spring is here!
The Cape Story by the Sea Oyster Roast is Sunday Nov. 3, 2013 at O’Leary’s from 1 pm to 5 pm, it is THE Fund raiser for Cape Story (Fireworks, donations, park events, troop support, flags on Shore Drive etc).
View article at Pilotonline.com.
Photo Credit: Kevin O’Hara from Ocean Park
Kudos to Ocean Park Civic League for Adopting PHP!
Please mark your calendars! The OPCL has “adopted” PHP and our first clean up opportunity is coming up soon.
Date: April 20th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Rain Date: April 27h
What to Bring: The City provides bags, plastic gloves & has a few tools.
Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing & shoes appropriate to the task & terrain … it can be a dirty job.
We encourage people to bring their own work gloves, rakes, litter pick up poles, etc. We will report heavy objects to P&R staff. All filled bags will need to be hauled away or left at the pump station by the park.
For this first clean up at least, sign-in will be onsite & a short orientation will take place at 10 a.m.
Here’s the information on where we’ll meet, where orientation will occur and how you can sign up to assist!
Entry: Trail entrance on Marlin Bay Drive is the first entry southeast of the “PHP Natural Area” sign off Shore Drive, across from Ocean Tides Drive & by the “Participating Agencies” sign.
Sign in & Orientation: A short distance down the Trail.
*Clean Up Volunteers may sign up the day of the event.
*Volunteers that would like to help with registration, orientation, reporting, etc., please contact Susie Walston.
Thanks, all. Let’s have a great turnout and show everyone how much we value this crown jewel in our “back yard”.
Terry Gearhart OPCL Membership and Orientation
That’s a pic from Clean the Bay Day last year with some of the trash we picked up. Steve Pahno, of Dominion Printers, has been the team captain since day 1 for CTBD on PHP.
Steve was also one of the Founders of Clean the Bay Day.
The 25th Annual Clean the Bay Day (CTBD) will be held on Saturday June 1, 2013, between 9:00 a.m. and noon at hundreds of sites throughout Virginia.
From Cape Story by The Sea:
They are seeking assistance mostly for their children. It is very traumatic especially for children to lose everything. If you can donate gently used or new items please use the comment form below or email tim@sdcc.info for more information.
Here are their needs:
9 yr old daughter – Size 8 clothes, Size 3 shoes; likes dolls & stuffed animals
7 yr old son – Size 8 clothes, Size 7 shoes; likes planes & cars
Pots & Pans would be greatly appreciated
Read the entire article and comment here, or at Pilotonline.com:
In its “state of the river” report for 2012, the environmental group Lynnhaven River Now gave a C+ to efforts at controlling bacteria pollution.
Not sure how this will affect the upcoming popular Lynnhaven River NOW Oyster Roast on April 20th.
According to leaked news reports, the Bayfront area has seceded from Virginia Beach.
Rumor has it, in late night negotiations, Virginia’s Bob Dylan rule was changed to allow the formation on the new City – Shoredrivitopia.
Details are still emerging but it seems not only will Shoredrivitopia have the lowest taxes in the US, it’ll also provide all its residents with unlimited oysters, a fixie for everyone over 5 and paddle boarding lessons for all.
See the news at 6pm as this story develops through out today.
Visit VBGov.com to learn more and watch a video:
Construction will commence January 2014 to replace the bridge in a project that stretches westward from Vista Circle to East Stratford Road on the opposite bank. Two precast concrete bridges will replace the existing span and work is expected to last approximately three years.
Read and comment on Pilotonline.com article about unleashed dogs and their threat to PHP:
They also could disrupt the nests of diamondback terrapins or traumatize their hatchlings, she said.
“There needs to be a behavior change,” Everett said. “It’s important to keep dogs on-leash on the site because it’s a preserve area.”
Pet waste also is a major source of harmful bacteria, which degrades water quality, can render shellfish unsafe to eat and make humans and other animals sick, Everett said.
One comment excerpt:
Some dog owners in my neighborhood walk their dogs off leash routinely. Their self-centeredness is similar to what I am reading here. We had a dog attacked by another, requiring extensive vet bills.
Read Mary Reid Barrow’s new article.
“Pleasure House Point is no longer a private playground for you and your dogs.”
#WeLoveShoreDrive 