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Laura Nusz

City of Poquoson

September 20, 2023

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Residents

  • Do a lot of the work for us!
  • Unique city
    • ~12,000 residents
    • Multigenerational community of farmers and fisherman
  • Understand the importance of being sustainable and environmentally conscience
  • Solar panels
    • 80 homes with panels installed
      • 1.5% of the City
      • 15 active solar permits and counting
  • Dedicate portions of property into conservation easements

Photo credit Jerry Gammon

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City Highlights

  • General Fleet
    • All Hybrid
  • City Schools
    • Solar panels
      • Currently underway
    • Transitioning school bus fleet to hybrid

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Ordinance Updates

  • Chesapeake Bay Updates
    • Part of CBIG grant
  • Increased landscape requirements
  • Creating a tree ordinance
    • Enacted in 2024
    • Enable Poquoson to become a Tree City

Photo credit Jerry Gammon

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Amory’s Wharf

  • Council questioned erosion?
  • March 2023: Shoreline Erosion Advisory Service (SEAS) Evaluation
  • Solution: Living Shoreline
  • August 2023: Council appropriated $100,000 in upcoming budget
  • November 2023: Apply for grant (50/50 match)
  • Historical Landmark application

Credit: Facebook Bull Island VA. History�

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Scope of Work – Living Shoreline�

  • Boat Ramp
    • Flexamat

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  • Right Side/Left Side of Boat Ramp
    • Install Rip Rap
    • Install Clean Sand
    • Plant Spartina

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Watershed Study

  • Oxford Run Watershed
    • Existing and modeled conditions
    • Legacy subdivision (65 acres)
    • Tide gate analysis – Wythe Creek box culvert
  • Drainage Improvements
    • Poquoson Ave, Little Florida Rd, and Messick Rd.
    • Higher tendency to flood

Photo credit Ashley Barker

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Questions?�

Laura Nusz

Environmental Compliance Officer

757-868-3040

Laura.Nusz@poquoson-va.gov

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