Tagged: The Chesapeake Bay

Conservation / Gardening on the Wild Side: Working in Harmony with Nature / Protecting the Chesapeake

 by Elizabeth McCoy

A Preface to “Protecting Our Waterways”

Our featured article, “Protecting our Waterways and Wetlands,” is written by Sean Seid of the James City County Stormwater and Resource Protection Division in partnership with the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Association. This preface is by Elizabeth McCoy, Master Gardener, Tree Steward, and JCCWMG Website Contributor. It has been my pleasure to know and work with Michael Woolson, Senior Watershed Planner with James City County’s Office of Stormwater and Resource Protection (SRP), since late 2017 when he and...

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...