Two would vote for the authorization, but the No’s had it, and the VMRC rejected McLaughlin’s floating oyster cage project 4-2. Afterward, McLaughlin was gracious. “I appreciate everyone’s ...

It says people who lease unused oyster grounds on the Lynnhaven River have 60 days to respond to the VMRC notification of a dredging project going through their lease. If there’s no response ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — After 10 years since the Chesapeake Bay Program established a plan, Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) announced a milestone in their oyster restoration proj… ...

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission extended Virginia’s oyster season due to what could be the largest harvest in 35 years. This season’s harvest could top 300,000 bushels, the highest ...

Virginia has made significant investments in the restoration of oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay, and now a study led by William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS suggests those management practices ...

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission hosted an event Monday to commemorate the finalization of a large-scale oyster restoration project in the York River.

The owner of Island Seafood in Mathews is asking the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to give the okay to put the cages within a 400' x 600' area over his existing oyster planting ground lease.

Successes of Virginia's oyster restoration efforts Date: February 21, 2025 Source: Virginia Institute of Marine Science Summary: A recent study has shown that oyster management practices in the ...