Category: Shoreline Erosion

Carbon Garden / Citizen Science / climate change / Climate Change / Conservation / Evergreen Shrubs / Evergreen trees / Ferns / Garden Design / Gardening on the Wild Side: Working in Harmony with Nature / Invasive Plants / Jamestown Island / Mycorrhizal Fungi / Native Plants / Native Trees / Permaculture / Protecting the Chesapeake / Shoreline Erosion / Soil Conservation / Sustainable Gardening / Weather / Wildlife Gardening / Williamsburg Botanical Garden

 by Elizabeth McCoy

Managing Rain and Run-Off with the Right Plantings

The Elements of Life Water, light, and air fuel our lives.  We depend on them, as does every plant and animal.  Light energy powers the chemistry of photosynthesis to transform elements like carbon and hydrogen into sugars, food.  Oxygen fuels the production of life energy in every living cell.  And water fills every cell of every living creature; gives us sap and blood; powers every process of life.  There is no life, not even the tiniest microbe, without water.  ...

Birds / Carbon Garden / Citizen Science / climate change / Climate Change / Conservation / Gardening on the Wild Side: Working in Harmony with Nature / Invasive Plants / Native Plants / Nuisance Plants / Resource Protection / Shoreline Erosion / Soil Conservation

 by Elizabeth McCoy

Phragmites in Local Wetlands- Updated

  “… despite its bad reputation, Phragmites provides many benefits that are generally unknown and unappreciated. After studying salt marsh ecology and the impacts of stressors, including invasive plants, for many years, I have concluded that removing this invasive species wherever it is found – especially along vulnerable coastlines – is a very expensive and often foolish procedure.” Dr. Judith Weis, Professor Emerita in Biological Sciences Rutgers University   Historically, Phragmites Are Part an Important Part of the Ecosystem Our...

Garden Maintenance / Gardening on the Wild Side: Working in Harmony with Nature / Native Plants / Shoreline Erosion / Sustainable Gardening / Water Wise

 by Sean Seid and James City County Stormwater and Resource Protection Staff

Protecting our Waterways and Wetlands: James City County’s Stormwater and Resource Protection Division

  If you enjoy all the wonders our waterways and wetlands in James City County offer, we have great news to share. By implementing simple best practices, you can protect your view, preserve your yard, safeguard wildlife, and help improve local water quality. In this article,  we will explore the significance of the County’s Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance (CBPO), a set of regulations that apply to all properties in James City County, and the steps you can take to be...

Citizen Science / Garden Maintenance / Gardening on the Wild Side: Working in Harmony with Nature / Shoreline Erosion / Soil Conservation / Sustainable Gardening / Water Wise

 by Robyn Woolsey, Urban Conservationist with The Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District

Understanding Soil Testing and Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Services

Soil Testing and Analysis When we begin cultivating a new garden area, or want to improve our lawn, it is wise to begin with a soil test.  Virginia Cooperative Extension labs analyze soil tests, for a small fee, and will send a comprehensive report to the individual who submitted the sample.  There is a lot of useful information in the report once we know what to look for and how to use the data. When you receive your soil sample...

SHORELINE PROJECT LAUNCHED!

Shoreline Erosion / Soil Conservation

 by Gary Streb

SHORELINE PROJECT LAUNCHED!

The Shoreline Evaluation Project (SEP) went live on July 1st!  This new program will assist coastal homeowners in their shoreline protection efforts to mitigate the effects of erosion on their shoreline frontage, addressing both upland and waterfront sources. Program Partnerships – To create this program the Colonial SWCD has partnered with the Virginia Cooperative Extension James City County Williamsburg Master Gardeners (CSWCD/VCEMG) to offer this Shoreline Evaluation Program (SEP) to shorefront property owners throughout the greater Williamsburg region. Each participating...