As part of her Master?s degree in fine arts from Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University, she built a crescent-shaped oyster reef in the Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach.
Learn more at CBF.org including a photo of the project.
Tragic drowning in Bay early Friday morning
Brett D. Noren, age 19 of the 3100 block of Sand Pine Road was found early Friday morning on the beach near Croix Drive.
Our hearts go out to Mr. Noren’s family.
More at VBGov.com.
Shore Drive Advisory Committee Meeting October 19
Meeting is at the Rec Center on First Court.
You’ll have an opportunity to hear about various projects like the current road improvements on Shore Drive and you’ll also be able to share your opinion about various upcoming items like Indigo Dunes.
More at VBGov.com.
Back Bay grows
The Conservation Fund and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the addition of 37 acres to the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Read entire article at Pilotonline.com.
The Conservation Fund who helped with the acquisition.
Lynnhaven Friendly Landscaping Workshop by LR2007
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Date: October 10, 2006
From: Karen Forget, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Re: Lynnhaven Friendly Landscaping Workshop
On Saturday, November 4th, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Windsor Woods Elementary School, Lynnhaven River 2007 will offer a community workshop on Lynnhaven Friendly Landscaping. The workshop is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required.
7th Annual Sertoma By the Bay Charity Golf Tournament
The 7th Annual Sertoma By the Bay Charity Golf Tournament will be held October 26, 2006 at Broad Bay Country Club Virginia Beach, VA.
The Tournament benefits the Children’s Performance Workshops Inc., StopAbuse.com and other local charities.
There will be prizes for 1st and 2nd Place Teams, Closest to Pin, Longest Drive, Hole-In-One, and a 50/50 Raffle.
Ches Bay Board & Wetlands Board hearing for Indigo Dunes both deferred
Both board hearings are deferred from their October meeting dates.
Earliest it might be heard is:
Wetlands Board, Monday November 20th.
Chesapeake Bay Area Preservation Board, Monday November 27th.
Help keep Fort Story Post Office Open - You can help!
In case you didn’t know, Fort Story has an easy to get to, efficient Post Office.
It works especially well during the Holiday Season as most don’t realize it exists so there’s rarely any lines. Read on to see how you can help.
Motorcyclist killed on Shore Drive Sunday afternoon
Based on a preliminary investigation, Ball said, it appeared that Jones, operating a 2000 Harley-Davidson Screaming Eagle, was heading east on Shore Drive when he hit the passenger side of a red 2006 Toyota Camry.
Read entire article in Pilotonline.com.
Also at WTKR.com.
Article in Pilot helps kicks off NoIndigoDunes.com
Read entire article.
NoIndigoDunes.com.
Finally! Safe sidewalk at Crab Creek Outfitters completed
Wa-wa robbed last night
Man # 1 – white male, tall, with a slim build, close cut hair with a light beard, wearing a tan baseball cap, dark shirt and jeans, armed with a knife.
Man # 2 – white male, short, with a stocky build, dark brown hair with a mustache and goatee, wearing a dark shirt, wearing dark jeans, blue hat with glasses.
More at WTKR.com.
PROJECT POWER, Protecting our Wetlands with Educators and Regulators
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PROJECT POWER, Protecting our Wetlands with Educators and Regulators
Why are wetlands important? What is their environmental and societal value? Why do we have special regulations for water front properties? How do the wetlands regulations affect you as a homeowner? Have you ever needed to know when and how to seek a permit for an addition on your home or a new structure on your property?
A house on the Bayside of Calvert St. was broken into on Monday Sep 25, sometime before 2:00 p.m.
They apparently entered through a basement door as the lock was broken. A bass guitar and some jewelry was taken. The police were notified. If anyone saw anything regarding this break in, please call the police at 385-5000.
Please email City Council to add additional monies to improve Shore Drive
Todd, SDCC’s President, has asked that you contact City Council to encourage them to add additional funds to improve Shore Drive.
Please continue to read his email….
Spore recommends spending an additional $2.5M on Shore Drive
In a letter to council members Friday, Spore recommended using about half of the surplus to pay for three projects. Spore wants to spend $2.5 million for work on Shore Drive…
Read entire article about City’s budget surplus spending plans.
Restoring oyster beds using spat on shell method
“I enjoy contributing to a program like this,” he said. “Restoring oysters would be an incredible thing, and I want to help do that.”
Read entire article at Pilotonline.com.
SDCC Minutes from August 28th 2006
Minutes from August 28th, 2006
Called to order:7:30pm
Adjourned: Motion to adjourn Daphne, seconded Al, passed at 9:28pm. Attendees: 26.
SDCC General Meeting Monday, September 25th Agenda
Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC)- General Meeting, Monday September 25 , 2006, 7:30pm to 9:00pm at Ocean Park Fire & Rescue Hall.
Indigo Dunes – This month we will continue our discussion of the proposed Indigo Dunes project (Pleasure House Point). What do the communities think about it? Have they taken official positions?
Indigo Dunes Chesepeake Bay Preservation Board hearing for September 25th deferred
Letter [PDF] asking for another deferral for Ches Bay Board hearing. As you may already know, Indigo Dunes is looking for permission to rearrange wetlands on Pleasure House Point for the project.
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