Field stations

Field Station Property Data

Acreage: 9.2
Buildings: none
Road Access:
drive in with limited parking
Shoreline Change: very low to low erosion
Topography: wooded and saltmarsh/low marsh
Shoreline Type: non-structural living shoreline
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.440555%2C-76.671111%2C16.00
PAA Link: https://mppaa.virginiainteractive.org/Item/Detail/92
Coordinates: 37°19’30.8″N 76°25’42.9″W

Acreage: 21 (2 parcels)
Buildings: homesite on parcel one
Road Access:
on road
Shoreline Change: medium to high erosion
Topography: upland wooded and forested marshland
Shoreline Type: none
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.405055%2C-76.262000%2C16.00
PAA Link:
Coordinates: 37°24’18.2″N 76°15’43.2″W

Acreage: 265 (3 parcels)
Buildings:
Road Access:
parking
Shoreline Change: no data
Topography:
Shoreline Type: none
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.781638%2C-76.789361%2C16.00
PAA Link: https://mppaa.virginiainteractive.org/Item/Detail/45
Coordinates: 37°46’53.9″N 76°47’21.7″W

Acreage: 0.61
Buildings:
Road Access:

Shoreline Change: low to medium erosion
Topography: tidal wetlands and pine upland
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.267277%2C-76.415444%2C16.00
PAA Link:
Coordinates: 37°16’02.2″N 76°24’55.6″W

Acreage: 96.81
Buildings: main house (two well connections), pool house (one well connection), white shed, 2 barns (one with connection to well), 3 water wells, and two drainage fields
Road Access:
parking
Shoreline Change: low erosion
Topography: Estuarine and marine wetland, freshwater emergent wetland, freshwater forested/shrub wetland, tidal, non-vegetated wetlands
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.327878%2C-76.425024%2C16.00
PAA Link: https://mppaa.virginiainteractive.org/Item/Detail/77
Coordinates: 37°19’30.8″N 76°25’42.9″W

Acreage: 25.58
Buildings:
Road Access:

Shoreline Change: Medium and low erosion to the east and low to very low erosion to the south (no direct shoreline)
Topography: tidal marsh
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.327878%2C-76.425024%2C16.00
PAA Link:
Coordinates: 37°19’30.8″N 76°25’42.9″W

Acreage: 29.3
Buildings: two barns
Road Access:

Shoreline Change: no data
Topography: marsh/swamp, forested wetland
Shoreline Type: none
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.876621%2C-76.891188%2C15.00
PAA Link:
Coordinates: 37°52’27.4″N 76°54’10.6″W

Acreage:
Buildings:
Road Access:

Shoreline Change: low/very low erosion
Topography: tidal marsh
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.327878%2C-76.425024%2C16.00
PAA Link:
Coordinates: 37°19’30.8″N 76°25’42.9″W

Acreage: 5.25
Buildings:
Road Access:
walk-in and water access only
Shoreline Change: very low to medium erosion
Topography: tidal marsh and upland wooded area
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.331221%2C-76.300459%2C16.00
PAA Link: https://mppaa.virginiainteractive.org/Item/Detail/85
Coordinates: 37°19’51.2″N 76°18’20.5″W

Acreage: 188.5 acres total 4 islands – 90 acres, 13.5 acres, 10 acres, 43 acres, and 32 acres
Buildings:
Road Access:
boat access only
Shoreline Change: outside of boundary of data (closest is low and very low erosion levels)
Topography: saltmarsh and low marsh, wetlands
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.269221%2C-76.363444%2C15.00
PAA Link: https://mppaa.virginiainteractive.org/Item/Detail/102
Coordinates: 37°16’09.2″N 76°21’48.4″W

Acreage:
Buildings:
Road Access:

Shoreline Change:
Topography:
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan:
PAA Link:
Coordinates:

Acreage: 264.87 and 184.81
Buildings:
Road Access:

Shoreline Change: no data
Topography:
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.598498%2C-76.673722%2C15.00
PAA Link:
Coordinates: 37°35’54.6″N 76°40’25.4″W

Acreage: 8.86
Buildings:
Road Access:

Shoreline Change: very low erosion
Topography: wooded
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.538916%2C-76.380590%2C16.00
PAA Link:
Coordinates: 37°32’30.0″N 76°22’46.1″W

Acreage: 2.5
Buildings: none
Road Access:

Shoreline Change: low erosion and low accertation
Topography: upland wooded area, beach, reed grass
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.266101%2C-76.392614%2C15.97
PAA Link:
Coordinates: 37°15’58.1″N 76°23’32.8″W

Acreage: 3 parcels – 5.86, 3.67, 4.38
Buildings: homesite
Road Access:
road access
Shoreline Change: no data
Topography: forested wetland, scrub-shrub wetland, wooded
Shoreline Type: none
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.292189%2C-76.406447%2C16.00
PAA Link:
Coordinates: 10204 Margaret Lyell Rd, Hayes, VA 23072

Acreage: two parcels each less than an acre
Buildings:
Road Access:

Shoreline Change: low erosion
Topography: wetlands (undefined)
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.327878%2C-76.425024%2C16.00
PAA Link:
Coordinates: 37°19’30.8″N 76°25’42.9″W

Acreage: 8
Buildings:
Road Access:

Shoreline Change:
Topography:
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan:
PAA Link:
Coordinates:

Acreage:
Buildings:
Road Access:

Shoreline Change: low erosion
Topography: wetlands (undefined)
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.327878%2C-76.425024%2C16.00
PAA Link:
Coordinates: 37°19’30.8″N 76°25’42.9″W

Acreage: 320 ft
Buildings: boat launch and restrooms
Road Access:
parking
Shoreline Change: No data on erosion within wharf area, closest data suggests very low-medium erosion
Topography: saltmarsh and low marsh
Shoreline Type: marina
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.266890%2C-76.423034%2C16.00
PAA Link: https://mppaa.virginiainteractive.org/Item/Detail/5
Coordinates: 37°16’06.7″N 76°25’28.7″W

Acreage:
Buildings: boat launch
Road Access:
road access
Shoreline Change: very low erosion and very low accertation
Topography:
Shoreline Type: riprap
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.927948%2C-76.860622%2C16.00
PAA Link:
Coordinates: 37°55’46.5″N 76°51’24.7″W

Acreage: 14
Buildings:
Road Access:
primary access is by water but can be accessed through poorly maintained logging road
Shoreline Change: No direct data, very low/low erosion and accretion nearby
Topography: pine plantation and wetland
Shoreline Type: non-structural living shoreline
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.297888%2C-76.464512%2C16.00
PAA Link: https://mppaa.virginiainteractive.org/Item/Detail/6
Coordinates: 37°17’55.1″N 76°27’43.0″W

Acreage: 1.728
Buildings:
Road Access:

Shoreline Change: very low erosion
Topography: scrub-shrub
Shoreline Type: non-structural living shoreline
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.350407%2C-76.320628%2C16.00
PAA Link: https://mppaa.virginiainteractive.org/Item/Detail/86
Coordinates: 37°21’07.9″N 76°19’07.1″W

Acreage: 6
Buildings:
Road Access:

Shoreline Change: no data
Topography: tidal marsh
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.294611%2C-76.405556%2C16.00
PAA Link: https://mppaa.virginiainteractive.org/Item/Detail/104
Coordinates: 37°17’40.6″N 76°24’20.0″W

Acreage: several parcels – 12.13, 11.94, 4, 1.5
Buildings:
Road Access:

Shoreline Change: very low to medium erosion
Topography: tidal marsh, upland wooded area, forested wetland
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.372555%2C-76.358333%2C16.00
PAA Link:
Coordinates: 37°22’21.2″N 76°21’30.0″W

Acreage: 3.75
Buildings:
Road Access:
road access
Shoreline Change: low accertation and very low erosion
Topography: tidal marsh
Shoreline Type: riprap
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.403333%2C-76.346083%2C16.00
PAA Link:
Coordinates: 37°24’12.0″N 76°20’45.9″W

Acreage: 9
Buildings:
Road Access:
parking
Shoreline Change: No erosion data directly on the property
Topography: upland wooded area
Shoreline Type:
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.391576%2C-76.273469%2C14.00
PAA Link: https://mppaa.virginiainteractive.org/Item/Detail/89
Coordinates: 37°24’20.2″N 76°15’39.5″W

Acreage: 5
Buildings:
Road Access:
water access only
Shoreline Change: No erosion data directly on the property
Topography: upland wooded area and tidal marsh
Shoreline Type: non-structural living shoreline
Virginia Coastal Master Plan: https://crmp-vdcr.hub.arcgis.com/maps/84a4a7f24e4a4ee9ab6417585de302b9/explore?location=37.391576%2C-76.273469%2C14.00
PAA Link: https://mppaa.virginiainteractive.org/Item/Detail/88
Coordinates: 37°23’16.1″N 76°16’07.8″W

Multi-use Public Land Access

The Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority (MP-PAA) offers access to public waters and recreational lands. Shorelines are high-priority natural areas and it is critical to set aside access sites for all types of recreational activities important to our economy and to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. These MP-PAA properties can be reserved online for outdoor recreational activities like hunting, hiking nature trails, fishing, crabbing, boating, and many others. Be mindful of users engaged in these activities while conducting research at any of the sites.

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Triangle Environmental Health Initiative

Triangle Environmental Health Initiative (TE) is collaborating with partners in Virginia’s Middle Peninsula to implement onsite wastewater treatment systems for non-potable reuse in rural communities. These systems aim to provide flood-resilient septage systems and reduce strain on well water.

In addition to funding and mentorship, TE receives a full value chain of services from the community, including access to physical infrastructure as a living laboratory to demonstrate and refine their products. This novel, cross-sector collaboration has turned climate resilience into an economic driver for the region.

Triangle Environmental has been developing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) technologies for use worldwide from its North Carolina headquarters since 2016. Their products are focused on onsite wastewater treatment and resource recovery, and their consulting services are geared toward the development of sustainable WaSH products, services, and ecosystems for resource-constrained communities internationally and in the U.S.

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Reefs are being placed along the Guinea marsh to protect the islands from erosion Saturday August 5, 2023.
Reefs are being placed along the Guinea marsh to protect the islands from erosion Saturday August 5, 2023.
Reefs are being placed along the Guinea marsh to protect the islands from erosion Saturday August 5, 2023.

Natrx Adaptive Infrastructure

Transforming Dredged Material into Sustainable Solutions with Natrx

Natrx is paving the way for a more sustainable future by turning dredged material waste into a key component for eco-friendly construction. The climate technology company has developed an innovative technology that uses dredged material as a partial replacement for cement in concrete. This process involves heating the dredged material to produce calcined clay, which can substitute up to 70% of the cement in concrete production. This groundbreaking approach offers numerous benefits:

  • Environmental Impact: Instead of sending dredged materials to landfills, Natrx repurposes them, reducing waste and making it easier for dredging projects to gain approval. The substitution of traditional cement with calcined clay significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, making concrete production more environmentally friendly.
  • Cost Savings: By converting waste into a valuable product, Natrx’s new approach has the potential to lower disposal costs for dredging projects by about 50%, saving $2 million to $3.8 million annually. Over 20 years, this adds up to $20 million to $76 million in savings.

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Dredge Material Collection and Reuse


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Shoreline Stabilization Structures


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Shoreline Stabilization Planting Structure


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Advanced Waste Collection and Treatment

This pilot project is more than just an innovation, it’s a beacon of hope for rural coastal homes and businesses. Here’s why:

Overcoming Drainfield Failure: By eliminating the need for a traditional drainfield, this system is a game-changer for areas where they are failing.

Designed for Coastal Challenges: It’s specifically designed to handle the unique challenges of coastal areas – rising sea levels, and more frequent and intense rainfalls.

Safeguarding Homes and Businesses: This system offers a reliable and sustainable  wastewater treatment option, which is crucial for the livelihood and safety of these communities.

THE INNOVATIVE APPROACH

Advanced Waste Collection and Treatment: The system collects wastewater like usual but then treats it in a vertically elevated unit (typically on pilings), ensuring it’s not affected by flooding.

Safe Discharge: Wastewater is treated to a high quality, meeting state standards to discharge away from the property.

Resilient Water Reuse: Alternatively, after treatment, water is stored and reused in a way that’s safe and eco-friendly (irrigation, flushing toilets, etc.), a big plus for areas where water resources can be strained.

Shoreline Stabilization Plantings


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Dredge Sock Shoreline Stabilization


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Wave monitoring sensor

Wave Motion Measuring Sensor


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Workers from Biogenics Solutions, Ready Reef, and Golden Oyster install oyster castles in a channel of Whittaker Creek in Gloucester, Virginia on Aug 15, 2023.

Biogenic Solutions Consulting

Biogenic Solutions is a leading provider of consulting support in restoration, mitigation, and biogenic shoreline reef management. Dr. Russell Burke is the chief consultant and has been providing advisory support to federal, state and local government agencies, as well as non-profit organizations, private companies, and individual homeowners for more than five years. Dr. Burke earned his Bachelors of Science in Marine Science and Environmental Science from Rider University, and a Ph.D. in Marine Science from the College of William & Mary’s School of Marine Science at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Currently, he is a full-time professor at Christopher Newport University.

With a career commitment to Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay, Biogenic Solutions Consulting has invested years into biogenic breakwater reef technology. Expertise in oyster reef restoration and living shorelines has enabled them to offer novel, biogenic solutions to private homeowners, commercial waterfront properties, and municipalities seeking more natural, sustainable approaches to shoreline protection and oyster reef development. Their systems provide a reprieve from erosive wave energy, accelerate oyster reef community development, and allow for customization suitable to address both physical and budgetary constraints specific to each project site.

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Advanced Waste Collection and Treatment

This pilot project is more than just an innovation, it’s a beacon of hope for rural coastal homes and businesses. Here’s why:

  • Overcoming Drainfield Failure: By eliminating the need for a traditional drainfield, this system is a game-changer for areas where they are failing.
  • Designed for Coastal Challenges: It’s specifically designed to handle the unique challenges of coastal areas – rising sea levels, and more frequent and intense rainfalls.
  • Safeguarding Homes and Businesses: This system offers a reliable and sustainable  wastewater treatment option, which is crucial for the livelihood and safety of these communities.

THE INNOVATIVE APPROACH

  • Advanced Waste Collection and Treatment: The system collects wastewater like usual but then treats it in a vertically elevated unit (typically on pilings), ensuring it’s not affected by flooding.
  • Safe Discharge: Wastewater is treated to a high quality, meeting state standards to discharge away from the property.
  • Resilient Water Reuse: Alternatively, after treatment, water is stored and reused in a way that’s safe and eco-friendly (irrigation, flushing toilets, etc.), a big plus for areas where water resources can be strained.
Wave monitoring sensor

Wave Motion Measuring Sensor

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