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Matthews Land Conservancy asks commission for bulkhead repairs, highlights public-access programs
Summary
A Matthews Land Conservancy representative asked the commission to support bulkhead capping and remedial riprap work to maintain public access at Williams Landing and described education and volunteer programs that serve about 10,000 visitors annually.
A representative of Matthews Land Conservancy presented to the Marine Resources Commission in June, seeking support for bulkhead repairs and capital work that would preserve public-access infrastructure at Williams Landing and other county sites.
The group, chartered as a nonprofit in 1993, described three primary public-access sites and said it welcomes about 10,000 visitors a year. The presenter said recent commission-supported capital work included a full boardwalk replacement and a new handicap-access ramp; the current request focuses on capping and remedial riprap for a 20-year-old bulkhead and backfill work to keep walkways safe.
‘‘We want everybody outdoors. We want them to understand the history and the ecology of our bay and have fun,’’ the presenter said, describing educational partnerships with local schools, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and other organizations.
Board members commended the conservancy’s work and asked for additional design drawings and cost details to be provided before the next meeting. Alicia (staff) asked that the conservancy supply drawings and specific plans for the bulkhead work so staff can review permitting and scope ahead of any funding recommendation.
What’s next: The conservancy will provide drawings and design details as requested; staff will include those materials in a future packet for further discussion and any recommendation to the commission.
