Google Time lapse shows the movement of the barrier islands over time. You can zoom in and adjust the view using the tools on the screen.
Navy Program Helps Protect Whales in the Chesapeake Bay
With four humpback whales washing up on Hampton Roads beaches, including two on the Eastern Shore, the question arises of just who is watching out for these mammals? It turns out the U.S. Navy is. This year the Navy’s Marine Species Monitoring Program has been working overtime. While the Navy is required to monitor any area if they are going to conduct training at sea, their program in the Hampton Roads area goes well beyond the generally lukewarm requirements. The Navy spends close to $4 million dollars each year watching for migratory species such as right and humpback whales.
The Navy is responsible for compliance with a suite of Federal environmental laws and regulations that apply to marine mammals and other marine protected species, including the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). According to Joel Bell, a senior Navy Living Marine Resource specialist, “The Navy takes this very seriously.” [Read more…]
7th Annual Blessing of the Worms April 30th
It is time to start to WARM UP by marking your calendars for the 7th Annual Blessing of the Worms is 3:00 – 4:30 PM on Sunday, April 30th at the New Roots Youth Garden (on the corner of Randolph & Fig) in Cape Charles. Rain date May 7th. Come out to the garden and learn more about worms and so much more. You won’t want to miss hearing about the upcoming Spring and Summer Garden Clubs, check out the Butterfly & Herb garden, and hear about all of our plans to grow the garden. All are welcome to this fun-filled family day with hands-on garden planting, healthy and yummy snacks, and activities for children of all ages. Interested in learning more about this event or volunteer opportunities with us? Contact: NewRootsYouthGarden@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook to stay tuned to all our upcoming event details.
Cape Charles Mirror Goes over 500,000 views
When we started the Mirror around 20 months ago, we didn’t think it would be around very long, and that probably nobody would want to read it anyway. Grinding along as we have been, we generally don’t check the stats very often (too lazy), but opening the dashboard on March 10th, we found the Mirror went over 500,000 page views (views are when someone clicks a link to request a page, such as clicking a link from esva.net or Facebook to a Mirror article). Considering only around 700 people live in Cape Charles, we thought that was surprising, but cool nonetheless. Oh well, whatever.
Expert on Controversial Poultry Litter Incineration coming to the Eastern Shore March 15th
EXMORE, VA––Anyone remotely familiar with the dynamic of the Lower Eastern Shore of the Delmarva Peninsula knows that the large-scale industrial broiler houses are being permitted by state agencies or are currently under construction, especially in Accomack County. While the poultry industry is an economic driver in local communities across the regional, issues including a major concern about how to manage the estimated more than 44 million tons of manure that will be generated in the Chesapeake Bay watershed is a major topic of debate.
Poultry litter, which is comprised of manure, bedding, and bird carcasses, is historically rich in nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen, and is historically used as fertilizer on farm fields within the watershed. Research confirmed by University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University, however, shows that run-off from nutrients not used by the crops is contributing to high levels of phosphorus and nitrogen in aquatic resources. This can be devastating to the health of the Chesapeake Bay, specifically , and negatively impact aquaculture and recreational opportunities in the watershed. [Read more…]
How Much Water will the New Brewery Use?
The exciting news about the Cape Charles Brewery brings with it the sometimes unsettled notion of water, or available water supplied by the town’s water and wastewater systems. With this in mind, the Mirror queried town manager and assistant town manager Bob Panek:
With the new brewery possibly coming to town, do we have any idea how much water it will be using annually and how many ERCs (Equivalent Residential Connections) does that equal?
In 2009, the Town sent a letter noting that at that time, there were only 500 ERCs left due to the capacity of the plant (see attached letter). Can you all provide a number of ERCs that have been used since 2009, and how many are left?
The town sent this response to our inquiry:
•The water and sewer connection charges for the brewery/brew pub are calculated based on factors prescribed in the Town Code for manufacturing and food & beverage establishments. This equates to 8 Equivalent Residential Connections (ERCs).
•There have been 40 new water/sewer accounts added since 2009. Wastewater flow is affected by factors other than the number of new connections; e.g., changes in usage patterns, and inflow and infiltration into the collection system. The design capacity of the wastewater treatment plant is 250,000 gallons per day, which equates to 2,000 ERCs.
•Total wastewater flow in 2016 was 56.5 million gallons, considerably less than that experienced in 2009. The 2016 flow equates to utilization of 1,239 ERCs, leaving 761 ERCs of remaining capacity. This improvement is the result of the work accomplished to reduce inflow and infiltration into the sewer collection system.
Board of Zoning Appeals questions legitimacy of Watch House on Salt Grove
Salt Grove, a quiet section of Cherrystone Creek, known for its bucolic peace and beauty, has in recent months become the scene of turmoil, tumult and even assault. The Virginia Marine Resource Commission and the Northampton County Wetlands Board have weighed in with fines for gross environmental violations at the site. The Northampton Board of Zoning is the latest entity to be pulled into the conflict. Thornton Tayloe, who owns property adjacent to the Salt Grove “complex” owned by Eyre Baldwin and Salt Grove, LLC appealed the decision of the zoning administrator to grant a zoning clearance for a “watch house” for the purported shellfish grounds on the property owned by Salt Grove LLC.
The structure had been used as an event/vacation rental sometime in the past, however the 2016 zoning ordinance removed that use, which prompted the owners to submit an application for a new use as a shellfish watch house. The definition for a watch house is somewhat slippery, if it even exists at all. It was noted during the BZA hearing that there was occupancy by a caretaker, or watchman where he might sleep over on the premises. The county zoning administrator Melissa Kellam stated that the county was careful that the structure would not be considered a residence or have a residential use. “I thought a watch house might be some place where a person watches over a property, like a caretaker, so I did keep this in mind if there are sleeping quarters, it cannot constitute a residential use,” Kellam said. [Read more…]
Science and Philosophy Seminar of the Eastern Shore: Song in the Civil Rights Movement
Science and Philosophy Seminar of the Eastern Shore of Virginia has scheduled a seminar, “Song in the Civil Rights Movement.” The free 90-minute seminar will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 17 in the Lecture Hall of the Eastern Shore Community College, 29300 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA 23410.
Al McKegg will lead the Seminar and will discuss the songs that gave solidarity and courage to civil rights activists at one of the most meaningful and dangerous times of modern American history. (Bring your voice!)
McKegg is a local musician and activist. He participated in the Civil Rights Movement in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia in the 60s and 70s.
These seminars are occasionally rescheduled on short notice. Prospective attendees are urged to check the Seminar’s website (www.SciPhi.org) shortly before a scheduled date.
Contact: Contact: Terry Malarkey 757-710-3001
Science and Philosophy Seminar is an informally organized group that meets more or less regularly to explore and discuss a wide array of topics, ranging from philosophical speculation to scientific research. All Seminars are open to the public. Admission is free.
Community Health Care Fair on April 1 in Eastville
On Saturday, April 1, at Northampton High School in Eastville, many health care providers will be manning tables and providing free information about the services, resources and facilities they offer—physical and occupational therapy, mental health services, pharmacists, public health programs, home care and hospice, and primary care for everyone from infants to seniors.
In addition, free screenings will be available including hearing, vision, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Emergency Medical Technicians will be available to discuss the latest in first responder care in the County. Agencies and businesses will be offering information about healthy eating, weight management, exercise and fitness, outdoor recreation, insect and animal-borne diseases, and insurance coverage and medical care equipment.
All participating providers offer their services, resources and facilities in Northampton County.
The Community Health Care Fair is sponsored by the Northampton Medical Foundation, the NAACP and Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore. The event is FREE and open to the public at Northampton High School between 10 AM and 2 PM.
Riverside Cancer Center earns Outstanding Achievement Award
Riverside Shore Cancer Center Earns the Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. This award recognizes cancer programs that achieve excellence and provide the highest quality care to cancer patients.
ONLEY, Va. – Riverside Shore Cancer Center (RSCC) recently earned the 2016 Outstanding Achievement Award by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). Riverside Shore is one of a select group of 22 U.S. accredited cancer programs to receive this national honor for surveys performed July 1 – December 31, 2016.
Every three years Riverside’s cancer program is evaluated by the CoC on 34 standards of performance. The standards include leadership, clinical services, patient outcomes, data quality and data management. In 2016, the program once again received high marks on all 34 standards.
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