Join fellow coastal marsh and wetland practitioners for a full-day workshop focused on restoration, management, and adaptation strategies to strengthen coastal ecosystems in Virginia. Participants will hear from experts and engage in discussions on topics including:
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Identifying healthy versus stressed marsh systems
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Facilitating marsh migration
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Restoring Hydrology
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Beneficial use of dredged materials
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Island creation and shoreline protection strategies
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and an afternoon field component
Sessions will feature presentations, project examples, and ample opportunities for questions and discussion with speakers and fellow practitioners. The workshop will conclude with a field component at Machicomoco State Park to observe restoration and management concepts in practice.An opportunity to connect with colleagues, learn from experts, and explore innovative approaches to building resilience through coastal marsh restoration!
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Location: Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA
Registration: Free (lunch provided)
Location: Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA
Registration: Free (lunch provided)
This workshop is hosted by the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia with support from The Nature Conservancy, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, and the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program.