VIMS After Hours: Ghost Forests, Zombie Shrimp, & Space Fish: Strange & True Tales Of The Salt Marsh
Why do zombie crustaceans mindlessly wander the marsh? Why can’t a snail let go of its past? Join VIMS on Thursday, October 24 for a special Halloween-themed After Hours lecture where Dr. David Johnson of VIMS answers these questions and shares stories of the strange animals wonderfully adapted to life in a salt marsh.
Stargazing at York River State Park
Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky. They will have the equipment. Just bring your curiosity. This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs. Learn more information here!
Deep Dive into Post-Construction BMP (P-BMP) Inspections
All post-construction stormwater best management practices (P-BMPs) need continual maintenance and monitoring to remain functional and in compliance with both the approved plans and the locality’s permit. These P-BMPs range in design from the 17-proprietary designs to the many non-proprietary designs featured in the Virgina Stormwater Management Handbook. Without regular maintenance these facilities can quickly […]