Tidal Wetlands & Shoreline Management
Information to help implement Virginia's tidal shoreline laws and policies including general guidance for the entire coastal area and locality specific information.
- Virginia's Coastal Zone Locality Portals Gateways for each coastal locality to shoreline data, guidance, and tools
- Shoreline Best Management Practices Guidance for choosing the most environmentally friendly practices based on surrounding shoreline conditions
- Shoreline Management Handbook An information resource for Virginia's local wetlands boards to support decision-making on tidal shorelines
- Comprehensive Plan Guidance Guidance for local governments to implement shoreline best practices and prepare for sea-level and recurrent flooding
- Tidal Shoreline Laws & Policies Relevant chapters in the Code of Virginia, latest amendments, policy changes, and incentive programs
- Local Wetlands Boards Contacts and meeting times
- Local Wetlands Board Permit Fees (pdf) Permitting, advertising, and in-lieu fees charged
- Shoreline Permit Records
- Shoreline & Tidal Marsh Inventory
- Shoreline Guidance - What's New