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Northumberland County Wetlands Board approves multiple shoreline permits, tables two until Feb. 10
Summary
At its Jan. 13 meeting in Heathsville, the Northumberland County Wetlands Board unanimously approved several shoreline stabilization projects (three-year permits) after agents described erosion and site constraints, and tabled two applications for further review until Feb. 10, 2026.
The Northumberland County Wetlands Board unanimously approved several shoreline stabilization projects and re-elected its officers at a regular meeting on Jan. 13, 2026, in Heathsville.
The actions included three-year approvals for riprap revetments and groin repairs at properties along Indian Creek, Jarvis Creek and the Potomac River. The board also tabled two applications seeking revetment or bulkhead work until its Feb. 10 meeting for additional consideration.
The meeting opened with Spencer Headley, identified as chairman, calling the meeting to order and the board approving the Nov. 10, 2025 minutes. The board re-elected Headley as chairman and Albert Fisher as vice-chairman, and approved its 2026 meeting dates and the 5:00 p.m. start time.
On applications, agents described site conditions and reasons for the chosen…
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