Marine Resources Commission
Marine Resources Commission
Meeting:
Blue Ribbon Oyster Panel
| Meeting Details | |
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| Date / Time | 1/27/2025 1:00 pm |
| Type | Physical Location Only |
| Location | Patrick Henry Building |
| Board Website | http://www.mrc.virginia.gov |
| Agenda document |
Meeting Agenda
10/21/2025
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| Minutes document |
Meeting minutes
10/21/2025
(145k)
DRAFT
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| Purpose of the meeting The upcoming meeting of the Blue Ribbon Oyster Panel will focus on advancing sustainable strategies for managing Virginia’s oyster resources. The Panel will prioritize reviewing the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement Oyster Outcome and aligning with the Chesapeake Bay Program Beyond 2025 timeline. Key discussion topics will include increasing oyster production, expanding habitat, ensuring sustainable harvests, and enhancing water quality. The meeting will also explore new restoration ideas, refine management approaches, and ensure a shared understanding of current policies and tools to support the long-term health of the Commonwealth’s oyster resources. | |
| Meeting Scope |
Public hearing to receive comment on a proposed stage
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General business of the board
Discuss particular regulations / chapters
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| Contact Information | |
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| Name / Title: | Zachary Widgeon / Director of Communications |
| Address: |
380 Fenwick Road Building 96 Fort Monroe, 23651 |
| Email Address: | Zachary.Widgeon@mrc.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (757)247-2200 FAX: (757)247-2002 TDD: ()- |
| Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities, such as sign language interpreters and/or real-time captioning services, are available upon request. Please send accommodation requests to the meeting contact as early as possible but no later than seven business days before the date of the meeting. | |