Work with Norfolk, three universities and citizens and businesses to restore urban water quality, oysters and wetlands in two key tributaries to the Elizabeth River. Project will achieve a sub-watershed management plan for Knitting Mill Creek and construction of catalyst projects including a living shoreline, oyster reef, rain gardens and other green infrastructure to be open to the public at a new Resilience Learning Park.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants
Project Title: Restoring Two Key Tributaries in the Elizabeth River (VA)
Organization:
The Elizabeth River Project
Project ID:
0603.20.069973
Description:
Award Amount:
$499167.92
Location:
Knitting Mill Creek and Broad Creek subwatersheds on the Eastern Branch, Norfolk City, Virginia