Document Type
Report
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Publication Date
9-1976
Abstract
'l'his report describes two studies by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) on oyster bottoms adjacent to the recently constructed and the original James River bridges. The first study was conducted from July to October, 1972, prior to construction of the new bridge. The second was carried out in April, 1976, after the new bridge was finished, but prior to the removal of the southern end of the original bridge.
There were several purposes to the studies: 1) To determine if construction activity had a measurable impact on the adjacent leased bottom; 2) To quantify the magnitude of stocks of oysters and their economic value; and 3) To evaluate the bottoms adjacent to the old bridge so that when it was removed the impact of this activity on the surrounding leased oyster grounds could be evaluated.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.25773/yf9w-zj09
Keywords
Shellfish -- Virginia -- James River, Oysters -- Virginia -- James River, Oyster fisheries -- Virginia -- James River, Bridges -- Environmental aspects -- Virginia -- James Riv
Publication Statement
Conducted for the Virginia Dept. of Highways and Transportation, State Highway Project 0017-046-102, PE-101, RW-201
Recommended Citation
Haven, D. S., Kendall, P. C., & Phoel, W. C. (1976) A study of leased oyster grounds adjacent to the new and old James River bridges, Newport News, Virginia. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary. https://doi.org/10.25773/yf9w-zj09
