The Batten School & VIMS campus will be closed on Monday, March 15 due to the National Weather Service prediction for severe weather including periods of rain, damaging winds and the potential for tornadoes.

- About
- With 500+ faculty, staff and students and three campus locations, the Batten School & VIMS are equipped to tackle pressing challenges through research, education and advisory service.
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- Research & Advisory
- Purple marsh crabs are significantly disrupting carbon cycling in salt marshes along the East Coast of the U.S., according to a study led by Batten School & VIMS scientists.
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- Batten School
- The R. Todd Stravitz Scholars Program will provide full tuition support for students pursuing the new bachelor’s degree in coastal & marine sciences at the Batten School & VIMS.
  
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- Engage
- Popular, free camps enable rising third through eighth graders to learn about the Chesapeake Bay, coastal ecosystems and environmental stewardship.
  
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- News & Events
- National TRAP Program funds large-scale cleanup of discarded fishing gear, first round of subawards totaling more than $1.4M supports 11 projects focused on removing derelict fishing gear from coastal waters in nine U.S. states and Palau.
  
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- Giving
- As an expression of parental pride in their daughter, Taylor Spencer ‘83 and Martha Spencer recently established an undergraduate field research endowment at the Batten School & VIMS.
  
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Center for Coastal Resources Management

Handbook Contents

Background & Purpose

History of Wetlands Management | Virginia Management Laws and Policies | Shoreline Resources Services

Laws & Jurisdictions

Local & State: Tidal Wetlands Act |Coastal Primary Sand Dunes and Beaches Act |Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act
State: Submerged Lands Act | Virginia Water Protection Program
Federal: The Clean Water Act | The Coastal Zone Management Act
Local Policies: Fairfax Living Shorelines | King George | Northampton By-Laws | York County

Permit Information

Permit Types | Joint Permit Application | JPA Required Information to be complete | Permit Databases | Permitting Fees

Being on a Board

Purpose | Know Your Role | Be a Board Member | Structure of the Board | Procedures | Decision Reviews | Integration with Other Programs | Training, Contacts & Fees

Conduct a Hearing

Permit Timeline | Hearing Procedures | Elections, Rules & Record Keeping | Form Letters

Decision Support & Technical Assistance

Comprehensive Coastal Resource Management Portals (CCRMPs) | Decision Tools | Wetlands Technical Reports | Shoreline Erosion Advisory Service (SEAS) | Who Do I Ask? - Contacts

Restoration for Resilience

Living Shorelines Permits | Story Maps | Restoration Resources | Project Funding Incentives

Compliance & Other Legal Information

Monitoring, Inspections, Compliance & Restoration | Violations & Penalties | Court Cases | Attorney General Opinions

Know Your Resources

Handbook Contents | Who Do I Ask? - Contacts | Frequently Asked Questions | Glossary | Training | Forms & Fees | Print the Handbook