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Tangier and the Chesapeake Bay

The Chesapeake Bay is vital to Tangier. It provides the only way to access to the island. It provides food and work for many of the island’s residents. Below are photos of Tangier’s ties to the water.

Nature in Tangier, Virginia

Tangier Island, Virginia, is in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, located between the Eastern Shore and the Northern Neck of Virginia. Measuring less than one square mile, the Town of Tangier is comprised of three low-lying islands joined by small bridges. Most of the island is comprised of tidally inundated marshland. The marshes provideContinueContinue reading “Nature in Tangier, Virginia”

Projects are ‘keystone’ to support the rejuvenation and sustainability of Tangier Island

Leo Radkowski from A and N Electric Cooperative presented planned infrastructure improvements for Tangier Island, funded by a $2.3 million Virginia DEQ grant. This includes replacing aging fuel storage tanks, enhancing wastewater treatment, and installing floodgates to mitigate flooding. While funding constraints may limit some projects, further grants are being pursued to address shortfalls.