Outreach Toolkit

 

Outreach Toolkit


Buffer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF)

Plant Guide


Buffer Maintenance and Tips (PDF)

Buffer Over Time (PDF)


Buffer Benefits (PDF)

More Trees, Clean Water: Education Module for Local Officials (Google Docs slideshow)

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Virginia Riparian Forest Buffer Action Plan (PDF)

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Please credit Nick Garnhart and the Smithsonian’s Virginia Working Landscapes 

Networks & Organizations

Chesapeake Riparian Forest Buffer Network

Join the Chesapeake Riparian Forest Buffer Network to connect with the Chesapeake forest buffer community. Learn about forest buffer programs, resources, and stories in the Chesapeake, and find out why forest buffers are so critical.

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Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act

The purpose of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (Bay Act) program is to protect and improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay by requiring the implementation of effective land use management practices.

Bay Act Overview
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act 101 (video)
Local Programs Regulations and Guidance