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Name of Organization Amount Description Keywords Year Office
Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper, Inc. $20,000 Support the Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper/ successful completion of a challenge grant. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper, Inc. $35,000 Continue support of the Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper program at $25,000. The remaining $10,000 is allocated to the Ghostpot recovery program. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper, Inc. $30,000 Continued support of the Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper program. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper, Inc. $30,000 Support for the Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper program. Keepers 2010 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $75,000 Assistance for Dr. Mark Luckenbach to address priorities identified in the NAS Non-Native Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay report. N/A 2003 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $39,765 For technical assistance on wave climate and analysis of shoreline restoration treatment types and contractor training. N/A 2003 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $25,000 Investigation of the importance of menhaden to the ecological health of the Bay. N/A 2003 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $25,000 To partner with UMCES in developing guidance to maximize the ecological potential of oyster restoration activities. N/A 2003 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $100,000 $50K to further support Dr. Luckenbach's oyster research; $50K to advance SAV restoration. N/A 2005 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $50,000 Continue the C. ariakensis and C. virginica field comparison study to evaluate the impact of the introduction of a non-native species. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $50,000 Establish underwater grasses and build on the science of SAV restoration to understand the threats to expanding critical areas and habitat for crabs. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $50,000 Support SAV restoration efforts, analyzing factors triggering SAV loss, initiating field studies on SAV recovery, analysis of existing restoration methodologies, and communicating findings. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $86,000 Support the field comparison study between C. ariakensis and C. virginica, including data analysis and interpretation. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $50,000 Fill gaps in current funding for projects addressing native oysters. Key areas of research will address improved data and predictive tools that identify those conditions that may inhibit or enhance reproductive success of C. virginica. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $50,000 Support SAV restoration efforts, analyzing factors triggering SAV loss, initiating field studies on SAV recovery, analysis of existing restoration methodologies, and communicating findings. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $50,000 Support VIMS' research and restoration efforts with Submerged Aquatic Vegetation N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $25,000 Continue eelgrass restoration work in Virginia's Coastal Bays. Continue research that examines the long-term changes in eelgrass populations in the lower bay and the influence of climate in altering its abundance and distribution. Fisheries 2010 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $40,000 In collaboration with the University of MD Center for Environmental Science, evaluate the impacts of endocrine disrupting compounds Fisheries 2010 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $10,000 Continue the long-term efforts to restore seagrass to the seaside coastal bays of Virginia. Continue monitoring seagrass by measuring plant abundance along transects at locations throughout the lower Bay. Agriculture 2011 Chesapeake
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation $25,000 Evaluate the impacts of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDC's) associated with poultry waste and municipal wastewater discharge on oyster growth, survival and reproduction. Fisheries 2011 Chesapeake
Virginia League of Conservation Voters Education Fund $78,000 $30,000 general operational support to support their mission of raising community awareness of conservation issues and increasing citizen participation; $48,000 to effectively bring conservation issues into the public debate and improve ability to support conservation priorities. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
Virginia League of Conservation Voters Education Fund $60,000 Two-part support: (1) Focus on increasing and mobilizing advocates within communities at the grass roots level; (2) "Direct Action Training" -- teach candidates and officials how to talk about environmental issues in a way that resonates with constituents. Both parts will raise the importance of environmental priorities in the public debate. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
Virginia League of Conservation Voters Education Fund $80,000 Enhance conservation priorities by educating decision makers and supporting voter participation campaigns. The grant will also strengthen the capacity of the VA LCV Education Fund, furthering their effectiveness among conservation partners, engaged voters and elected officials. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Virginia League of Conservation Voters Education Fund $85,000 Increase citizen participation and elevate conservation issues with policy makers throughout Virginia. Capacity 2010 Chesapeake
Virginia League of Conservation Voters Education Fund $85,000 Support a project to continue VALCV-EF's work to increase citizen participation and elevate conservation issues with policy makers throughout Virginia. Capacity 2011 Chesapeake
Virginia Organizing, Inc $10,000 Support a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to empowering people in local communities. The goal is to get more people participating in civic engagement activities, build relationships across issue and constituency lines, and a stronger progressive voice. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Virginia Organizing, Inc $10,000 The Civic Engagement Project builds relationships across issues and constituency lines, including environmental and conservation organizations. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Virginia Organizing, Inc $10,000 A statewide grassroots organization that works to strengthen and connect local communities by pulling together diverse individuals and groups and enhancing skill levels of local community leaders. Capacity 2010 Chesapeake
Virginia Tech $15,000 Develop a consensus based strategy to address the problem of excess livestock waste in the Shenandoah Valley N/A 2005 Chesapeake
Water Advocates $10,000 Support an organization focused on advocacy and improved funding of clean drinking water sources. N/A 2007 Chesapeake
Water Stewardship, Inc. $150,000 Develop and implement an independent water quality assessment, verification and continuous improvement program (CIP) for animal and crop suppliers and their producers. Work with the food industry to achieve market-driven changes in manure and nutrient management from the Bay region's dairy, beef and poultry sectors in order to reduce agriculture's impacts on water quality. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Water Stewardship, Inc. $100,000 Achieve changes in manure and nutrient management from the Bay region's dairy, beef and poultry sectors by implementing an independent water quality assessment, verification and continuous improvement program. Assist farmers in the Shenandoah Valley to implement practices that will result in the sustained nutrient reductions needed to reach Bay TMDL goals. N/A 2010 Chesapeake
Water Stewardship, Inc. $25,000 Provide timely, science-based information, interpretation, and analysis of on-going agricultural issues and new approaches to addressing water quality improvement in the Chesapeake Bay and other water bodies. Agriculture 2010 Chesapeake
Water Stewardship, Inc. $100,000 Broaden the Agricultural Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) to other areas of Virginia, assess improved practices and water quality benefits, and provide justification for EPA and the state of Virginia to require CIPs as a means of attaining Virginia's TMDL goals. Agriculture, Keepers 2011 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $13,400 For facilitated strategic planning session to assist the existing Chesapeake and Coastal waterkeepers explore the potential of formalizing a collaborative approach to maximize legal, scientific and technical credibility of their individual efforts. N/A 2003 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $62,000 For employment of a fulltime position to assist in development and coordination of a Chesapeake and Coastal Waterkeeper network. N/A 2004 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $14,500 Support Chesapeake Leadership Institute, a training for Chesapeake Waterkeepers and their board members. N/A 2005 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $65,000 Support the Chesapeake Regional Waterkeeper Coordinator. N/A 2005 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $20,000 Support new collaborative projects among the Chesapeake Waterkeepers for targeted advocacy, working on stormwater, wetlands protection, air pollution enforcement and critical areas reform. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $25,000 Support the Chesapeake Regional Waterkeeper Coordinator position. N/A 2006 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $35,000 Help support the establishment of a Chesapeake Revolving Litigation Fund. The Fund will expand the capacity of the Waterkeepers to discuss litigation opportunities, collaborate, and engage in litigation that will hold polluters accountable and improve compliance with environmental laws. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $19,000 Supported a 2-day facilitated strategic planning session among all 15 established Chesapeake Waterkeepers to establish a shared vision of collaborative work and outline collaborative priorities for the coming year. N/A 2008 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $20,000 Cover a portion of the costs for a lawsuit that will seek to establish "integrator liability" on the part of large poultry companies for the waste created by their facilities. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $35,000 Help support the Chesapeake Revolving Litigation Fund. The Fund will expand the capacity of the Waterkeepers to discuss litigation opportunities, collaborate, and engage in litigation that will hold polluters accountable and improve compliance with environmental laws. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $10,000 Provide an interim grant to the newly established Anacostia Riverkeeper organization. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $16,000 Support "Waterkeepers Chesapeake" in holding a 2-day strategic meeting with the sixteen Chesapeake programs and coordinator to develop a comprehensive work plan and reaffirm a shared vision of collaborative work. N/A 2009 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $15,000 For Waterkeepers Chesapeake meeting, to reaffirm their shared vision, identify common goals, update their work plans, and share skills and experiences. Capacity, Keepers 2010 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $30,000 Support for the Revolving Litigation Fund, to defray costs of litigation against individual polluters and encourage participation in litigation when appropriate. The RLF creates a structure for the Waterkeepers Chesapeake to discuss litigation opportunities, collaborate, and make more strategic litigation decisions. Capacity, Keepers 2010 Chesapeake
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc $30,000 Support their "Chesapeake Poultry Initiative", particularly a court case seeking to hold integrators responsible for nutrient and bacterial waste running off of contracted farms. Agriculture 2011 Chesapeake
West River Improvement Association $10,000 Match funding for innovative community partnership to restore oysters in targeted watershed. N/A 2003 Chesapeake