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Reducing Conflict Between Oystermen & Virginia Waterfront Property Owners

January 29, 2019

Leading VA waterfront and riparian property rights lawyer Jeff Wilson shares how to maintain and improve oyster aquaculture, plus protect riparian property rights. Read the full article.

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Large Poultry Farming Operations Harm the VA Eastern Shore Environment

January 23, 2019

Bryan Peeples’ article recognizes that the poultry farming industry in Accomack County brings positive economic benefit while, at the same time, it causes environmental damage. Read the full article.

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VA Riparian & Waterfront Property Rights at December 2018 VMRC Meeting

December 14, 2018

Jim Lang gives a summary of the December 2018 Virginia Marine Resources Commission Meeting. Read the full article.

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VA Increases Waterfront Property Owners' Resilience to Natural Hazards

November 10, 2018

Jeff Wilson explains Governor Northam's November 2, 2018 Executive Order on sea level rise and resiliency. Read the full article.

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VA Riparian & Waterfront Property Rights at October 2018 VMRC Meeting

October 31, 2018

This article gives a summary of the October 2018 Virginia Marine Resources Commission Meeting. Read the full article.

Jim Lang Oyster Cages Aquaculture Vmrc 2018

Riparian & Waterfront Property Rights at September 2018 VMRC Meeting

September 29, 2018

This article gives a summary of the September 2018 Virginia Marine Resources Commission Meeting. Read the full article.

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Riparian Rights for Establishing a Riparian Area Under Virginia Law

September 15, 2018

Virginia law entitles a waterfront property owner to exercise his or her riparian property rights only within the boundaries of the riparian area. Jim Lang explains how the size and shape of the riparian area is unique to each waterfront property. Read the full article.

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Riparian Rights Explained - What Are Riparian Rights in Virginia?

September 1, 2018

Jim Lang explains the value of the riparian property rights held by waterfront property owners. He defines riparian property rights, describes how waterfront property lines are formed, and offers tips for people buying waterfront property. Read the full article.

Jim Lang Oyster Cages Aquaculture Vmrc 2018

VA Riparian & Waterfront Property Rights at August 2018 VMRC Meeting

August 31, 2018

This article provides a summary of the August 2018 Virginia Marine Resources Commission meeting. Read the full article.