Document Type
Report
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Publication Date
7-1987
Abstract
This report is an update of a study made in June to mid-august 1979. This study was made by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science of the College of William and Mary for the Department of Highways and Transportation, Suffolk, Virginia. The previous study provided: 1) a description of the shellfish resource prior to construction of a new bridge; 2) an estimate of the value of the oysters and shell on leased areas within the right-of-way; and 3) a basis for a later study after construction to evaluate possible environmental changes.
Since 1979 the Commonwealth has purchased the right-of-way and the VMRC has opened it to public fishing. There is no shellfish resources in the right-of-way. Therefore, the study describes the present shellfish resource in the adjacent leases, within 600 ft. of the center of the bridge, which might be affected by construction activity.
Description
Conducted for the Virginia Dept. of Highways and Transportation, projects 6017-061-104, RW-201, and 6017-046-103, RW-201
DOI
https://doi.org/10.25773/9d48-0s24
Keywords
Shellfish -- Virginia -- Chuckatuck Creek, Oysters -- Virginia -- Chuckatuck Creek
Recommended Citation
Mann, R. L., & Whitcomb, J. P. (1987) The 1987 update on leased grounds near the US 17 bridge over Chuckatuck Creek. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary. https://doi.org/10.25773/9d48-0s24
