Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.
| Name: | Haskins Creek Waterfront Land Acquisition in Tappahannock |
|---|---|
| Category: | Open Spaces and Parks |
| Grant Round: | FY21 Round 2 |
| Acres: | 7 |
| Locality: | Essex County |
| Management Agency: | Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority |
| Owner: | Local |
| ConserveVirginia: | Floodplains & Flooding Resilience |
| Amount Awarded: | $200,000.00 |
| Applicant: | Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority |
| Latitude: | 37.916686 |
| Longitude: | -76.857727 |
| Description: | The Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority (MPCBPAA) proposes, on behalf of the Town of Tappahannock, to acquire seven acres on Haskins Creek at the Rt. 17 Bridge in Tappahannock. The project will provide additional public access to Haskins Creek and the nearby Rappahannock River, increase passive outdoor recreation opportunities (i.e. hiking/walking, fishing and swimming, wildlife viewing and bird watching), conserve a pristine coastal environment, and protect a wetland marsh. Plans are in place to construct a car-top boat launch with parking and part of the property will be set aside as a family outdoor gathering area. The property intersects the Floodplains and Flooding Resilience category of ConserveVirginia. |
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