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Laura Nusz

City of Poquoson

September 17, 2025

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Ordinance Updates

  • Chesapeake Bay Updates
    • Part of CBIG grant
    • Enacted in 2024
  • Increased landscape requirements
    • Require native plants

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
  • 2024-2025: Acquired funding
  • June 2025: Installed Living shoreline

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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Amory’s Wharf – Prior to Construction

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Amory’s Wharf – Post Construction

Completed living shoreline during recent Hurricane Erin. The living shoreline experienced moderate flooding and wave actions and functioned exceptionally well during the weather event.

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Questions?�

Laura Nusz

Environmental Compliance Officer

757-868-3040

Laura.Nusz@poquoson-va.gov

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