Protecting Today's Treasures for Tomorrow
9919 Stephen Decatur Highway, Suite 4 - Ocean City, Maryland 21842
Phone: 410-213-BAYS - Fax: 410-213-2574
Email: mcbp@mdcoastalbays.org
Phone: 410-213-BAYS - Fax: 410-213-2574
Email: mcbp@mdcoastalbays.org
Delmarva Coastal Communities Initiative
General Information:
DCCI Description 092005
Due to the close geographic nature of Delmarva, which encompasses parts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, it is impossible for the actions of one state or county to not have an effect on neighboring areas.Counties within Delmarva share numerous coastal resources and with rapid population increases in coastal communities, steps taken to promote sustainable planning practices are of utmost importance to successfully and simultaneously balance natural resources with future land use.
On January 21, 2005, 45 local, state, and federal leaders and planners from Worcester County, Maryland, Accomack and Northampton Counties in Virginia, and Sussex County, Delaware met in Ocean City to encourage and create partnerships to tackle these issues.
These leaders and planners were invited to identify and discuss areas where collaborative efforts among the three states could be formed to address issues such as coastal development, tourism, groundwater, agriculture, wildlife and natural habitats.
Three sessions were offered:
Session 1: Local Trends In The Area - Local jurisdictions will be asked to give brief presentations about their organizations and will discuss their local issues concerning growth. Session 2: Panel Presentations - Planning concerns from the local groups, as well as how planning and land use actions cumulatively impact local businesses, citizens, and groups.
Session 3: Group Discussion - Facilitated group discussion to identify and target common areas for collaboration.
Objectives
posted: 04 Sep 2005
Part of the National Estuary Program, the Coastal Bays Program is a partnership among the towns of Ocean City and Berlin, National Park Service, Worcester County, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Maryland Departments of Natural Resources, Agriculture, Environment, and Planning, who have come together to produce the first ever management plan for the coastal bays.
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