WCU professor tapped for Virginia governor’s coastal planning team
Rob Young, director of Western Carolina University’s Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines, was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to a technical advisory committee as part of the Virginia Coastal Master Planning Framework, which will guide development of the state’s master plan to adapt to environmental changes.
Young’s appointment reflects the important role science has in the understanding of climate change.
“This is a classic example of the kind of position we hope to be in as a center where we have a state government at this level looking to us for advice and consultation on long-term coastal planning,” he said. “If you look at the members of the committee, most of them are not scientists, so I often end up being the only scientist with a group of decision makers.”
Land acquired in Gloucester County for Virginia s 40th state park
The Conservation Fund transferred 643 acres known as Timberneck Farm to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Credit: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Author: Associated Press Updated: 5:50 AM EST December 23, 2020
RICHMOND, Va. State officials say a land acquisition in Gloucester County has brought Virginia one step closer to opening its 40th state park.
A Tuesday news release says the Conservation Fund transferred 643 acres known as Timberneck Farm to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
The land will be part of a state park situated along the York River named Machicomoco that’s expected to open in early 2021.
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Question of the Day By - Associated Press - Wednesday, December 23, 2020
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - State officials say a land acquisition in Gloucester County has brought Virginia one step closer to opening its 40th state park.
The Conservation Fund transferred 643 acres known as Timberneck Farm to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, according to a news release the department issued Tuesday. The land will be part of a state park situated along the York River named Machicomoco that’s expected to open in early 2021.
The acreage was an active agricultural farm until 2007 when it was purchased by a residential contractor and developed for large-lot housing. Some of that infrastructure will be used in the park, including 4 miles of paved road with an accompanying bike trail and a gatehouse, which will serve as the contact s
Land acquired for Virginia s 40th state park in Gloucester County
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and last updated 2020-12-23 09:10:58-05
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) â State officials say a land acquisition in Gloucester County has brought Virginia one step closer to opening its 40th state park.
A Tuesday news release says the Conservation Fund transferred 643 acres known as Timberneck Farm to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
The land will be part of a state park situated along the York River named Machicomoco thatâs expected to open in early 2021. Dominion Energy provided $25 million for the project through an agreement intended to mitigate the effects of a significant transmission line project.