A 2021-2025 Virginia Marine Debris Reduction Plan was released in November by the VA Coastal Zone Management Program and Clean Virginia Waterways of Longwood University. Specific goals are included for consumer debris and single-use plastics, derelict fishing and aquaculture gear, microplastics and microfibers, plus abandoned and derelict vessels. This Plan serves as a statewide roadmap for nonprofit organizations, local governments, state agencies, regional partners, researchers, and industry as we work together on sustained approaches to reducing the flow of plastic trash and other trash items into our coastal waters.
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