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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 07, 2019
Contact: Julie Buchanan, Senior Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 804-786-2292, julie.buchanan@dcr.virginia.gov
Informational sessions for Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund scheduled for February
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia dam owners, engineers and local government officials who are interested in applying for grants from the state Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund may attend one of six informational sessions in February to learn about the funding process.
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation will host the sessions in different areas of the state.
All sessions are scheduled from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The first two hours will cover the grant program; the types of projects that may qualify for funding and how to apply. The final two hours will consist of breakout sessions specific for dam owners or local floodplain managers. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.
“Our target audience is individual dam owners, homeowners associations, floodplain managers, engineers and emergency management personnel,” said Wendy Howard-Cooper, acting director of DCR’s Dam Safety and Floodplain Management programs. “We look forward to reaching them in a face-to-face format to discuss this grant opportunity.”
The fund provides 50 percent matching grants for a variety of projects related to dam safety and floodplain management. Grants are awarded through a competitive process. This year, up to $1 million is available through the program. Applications are due to DCR by 4 p.m. on March 29.
Here is the schedule of the informational sessions:
Feb. 5
Natural Tunnel State Park, Cove Ridge Center
469 Cove Ridge Center Road
Duffield, Virginia
Feb. 6
Claytor Lake State Park, Water’s Edge Marina Meeting Facility
6620 Ben H. Bolen Drive
Dublin, Virginia
Feb. 13
Westmorland State Park, Murphy Hall
145 Cliff Road
Montross, Virginia
Feb. 19
Virginia Department of Forestry
900 Natural Resources Drive
Charlottesville, Virginia
Feb. 25
Pocahontas State Park, Swift Creek Banquet Hall
10301 State Park Road
Chesterfield, Virginia
Feb. 28
First Landing State Park Trail Center
2500 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia
For more information and to register, go to the training calendar or call 804-371-6095.
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