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Virginia State Government Website Archive

Collected by: Library of Virginia

Archived since: Jun, 2006

Description:

This collection preserves the web sites of Virginia state agencies.

Subject:   Government - US States Blogs & Social Media

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Title: Va. Marine Resources (@VaMRC) | Twitter

URL: https://twitter.com/VaMRC/

Description: Twitter feed of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. The Marine Resources Commission manages saltwater fishing and associated habitat, for both recreational and commercial species. Commission staff work to create and maintain sustainable fisheries for the benefit of all anglers and the ecosystem. The Agency also manages water bottoms in public trust for the citizens of the Commonwealth. The Habitat Management Division works with citizens who wish to use water areas for piers or other water dependent projects. All management activity must balance both public and private interests. The Law Enforcement Division, known as the Virginia Marine Police, patrols the waterways to enforce applicable laws and regulations, assists citizens in need, has homeland defense duties at the Ports of Hampton Roads and is part of the State’s emergency preparedness team. Primary statutory authority for the Marine Resources Commission is found in Title 28.2 of the Code of Virginia, entitled Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters.

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Subject:   Virginia. Marine Resources Commission. Fisheries - Virginia. Fishery law and legislation - Virginia.

Title: Virginia Marine Resources Commission

URL: https://mrc.virginia.gov/

Description: Purpose, Powers and Duties: To manage, regulate, and develop marine fishery resources; and protect and preserve the marine habitat through a project review and permitting system. The Marine Resources Commission manages saltwater fishing and associated habitat, for both recreational and commercial species. Commission staff work to create and maintain sustainable fisheries for the benefit of all anglers and the ecosystem. The Agency also manages water bottoms in public trust for the citizens of the Commonwealth. The Habitat Management Division works with citizens who wish to use water areas for piers or other water dependent projects. All management activity must balance both public and private interests. The Law Enforcement Division, known as the Virginia Marine Police, patrols the waterways to enforce applicable laws and regulations, assists citizens in need, has homeland defense duties at the Ports of Hampton Roads and is part of the State’s emergency preparedness team. Primary statutory authority for the Marine Resources Commission is found in Title 28.2 of the Code of Virginia, entitled Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters.

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Subject:   Virginia. Marine Resources Commission. Fisheries - Virginia. Fishery law and legislation - Virginia.

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