Fully half of Virginia is drained by Chesapeake Bay rivers, and two-thirds of the state's population lives within the Bay watershed. From the farm fields of the Shenandoah Valley to the pinewoods of the Eastern Shore, for most Virginians the Bay is as close as the nearest creek or stream.

 

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THE GULF SPILL:  HITTING HOME

Wednesday, February 16, 2011


Estimated Economic Impact of Gulf Oil Spill on
Virginia's Oyster Industry – July 2010 (download pdf)

View the Powerpoint presentation below.

Blue Planet Forum Feb. 16, 2011

 

 
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