Federal agencies planning a project that might impact the environment are required to use the process outlined in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). While NEPA is a formal process, its essence is common sense: gather the relevant information, think about it, then make a decision based on the facts. Public agencies
Oysters - Aquaculture is Agriculture
According to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (MRC), clam and oyster farming, also known as aquaculture, is not only a multi-million dollar industry in Virginia, it also provides important benefits like helping to clean waterways. Per MRC, "a single adult oyster can purge 50 gallons of water a day!" Environmentally-conscious consumers value local shellfish operations as welcome alternatives to imports and depleting wild stock.Watch now: short video on planting and harvesting oysters.
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Why We Must Save the Drakes Bay Oyster Farm
In July, restaurateurs and others affected by the scheduled closure of Drakes Bay Oyster Company (DBOC) filed a second lawsuit to keep DBOC in operation. The original lawsuit was filed in December 2012 by DBOC itself. Long-time DBOC supporter, Sarah Rolph, discusses the latest lawsuit and the importance of keeping a community treasure in operation at the Point Reyes National Seashore.
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FTCLDF Members Appear Before Virginia Supreme Court
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