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Lynnhaven River Now
1608 Pleasure House Rd. Suite 108
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Fax: 757-383-6907

  
    

Lynnhaven Oysters are Available, Safe and Delicious!
  Through the changes of the past two months, 30% of the Lynnhaven River has remained open to shellfish harvest with no restrictions. And Lynnhaven oysters have continued to be available, clean, safe and delicious! 
  In mid-April, 12% of the river was closed due to bacteria levels that exceeded the rigorous standard for shellfish harvest. That area, all of which is located in the Inlet and Eastern and Western branches of the river, has been conditionally reopened. The condition is rainfall. If we have 1 inch of rain in 24 hours, that 12% of the river will be temporarily closed and will remain closed for 10 days. If the rains abate, this area will reopen on May 29, 2013, bringing the total area of the river open to shellfish harvest back up to 42%. 
  This new method of evaluating water quality in the Inlet is a big step forward. It will more accurately reflect the real water quality conditions in the river and make life more predictable for our oyster farmers while continuing to protect your health and safety. We want you to continue to enjoy Lynnhaven oysters and feel confident that they are safe and clean.            

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 50 Days of Fun!

For Virginia Beach's 50th Anniversary they are hosting 50 Days of Fun, with deals and steals every weekend and holiday now through October.  Many of LRNow's upcoming events are included on this list, including our Fall Fest on October 12th.  Check them out here!

Paddle the Lynnhaven 
Eco-Tour
Saturday, June 8th, 10am-1pm

Lynnhaven River NOW and Chesapean Outdoors are teaming up to offer a kayaking tour of the Lynnhaven River.  Depart at 10 AM from the 64th Street Boat Ramp in First Landing State Park and paddle into a lake in the park, stopping to explore nature along the way.  $35 if you rent a kayak or $20 if you bring your own.  

To register, call Chesapean Outdoors at (757)961-0447. 



Bird Watching Walk
Friday, June 14th, 7:30am-9am

Join LRNow and the Audubon Society on a bird walk through Pleasure House Point, one of the major stopovers of migratory birds on the Atlantic Flyway. What better way to go bird watching than with an avid Audubon guide at this ideal location.  

Call (757)962-5398 or email Trista@lrnow.org to register.

Discovering Wetlands Workshop
Saturday, June 15th, 9am-3pm

Cost: $15 per person or $25 if you register two people, includes lunch and all supplies. First 25 people to register are free!

Do you want to know more about your Lynnhaven River shoreline and understand shoreline best management practices? Come to this workshop and learn more about the functions and value of wetlands as well as the regulations that protect our wetlands from development. This workshop includes classroom instruction and field activities.

Call (757)962-5398 or email Trista@lrnow.org to register.

Pearl Homes

Pearl Homes are all over our 
watershed. Pearl Homes are places 
where people care about our 
 community and our environment 
and want to do what 
they can to live responsibly 
and help protect our resources 
for future generations to enjoy.

For more info, view the Application.

Help us reach our goal of 1,000 
Pearl Homes in Virginia Beach.
ABC News Clip about one of 
our first Pearl Homes!
Our Goal is Simple

A Clean and Healthy Lynnhaven River.
The Lynnhaven River includes the Eastern Branch, Western Branch, Long Creek, Broad Bay, Crystal Lake, Linkhorn Bay and all of the tributaries, which are all located within the city of Virginia Beach. Lynnhaven River NOW is a grassroots environmental organization dedicated to restoring and protecting all of the branches of the Lynnhaven River.
Our three primary objectives are to:
  1. Identify and reduce sources of contamination in the River.
  2. To educate and engage the community and partner organizations in this effort.
  3. To restore lost habitats such as oyster reefs, salt marshes and other buffers.
Thank you for visiting our website! Please explore further to find out how you can get involved and help to RESTORE THE LEGEND.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!


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