Virginia CZM Program and Coastal Public Access Authorities

Virginia CZM Program and Coastal Public Access Authorities

Program Name: Virginia CZM Program and Coastal Public Access Authorities

Resource Type: State

State: Virginia, Mid-Atlantic

Agency: Program Source: Technical/Planning Assistance

Description: Public Access Authorities are a tremendous asset in meeting the Governor’s 400,000 acre land conservation goal. These local authorities can often close on land deals far more quickly than state and federal agencies, and they can own and manage the land in perpetuity. They also create a meaningful avenue for local priorities to be addressed by local communities.

Website: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/CoastalZoneManagement/CZMIssuesInitiatives/VACZMLandConservation/PublicAccessAuthorities.aspx