By Vanessa Remmers Chesapeake Bay Foundation Tangier Island exists in constant conversation with the Chesapeake Bay. For many, the conversation with the rising water is deeply personal. Looking out into the waves with a map of his island home in his hand, Tangier Mayor James “Ooker” Eskridge remembers what used to be a general store.ContinueContinue reading “A Lifeline for the Chesapeake: Group to Help Tangier with Grant”
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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.
Tangier Island, Virginia 