>>Lynnhaven River Now To Use Federal Funds To Remove Abandoned, Derelict Boats From Hampton Roads Waterways
(Hampton, VA) -- An environmental nonprofit is working to remove abandoned and derelict boats from Hampton Roads waterways, with a goal of tackling 100 vessels over the next year.
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Lynnhaven River Now reports officials say they have received significant federal funding to cover the cost of the initiative, which aims to address the environmental issues caused by these abandoned boats. The Daily Press reports the project involves tracking down owners, obtaining approvals, and coordinating removals with various partners. The nonprofit is also gathering survey data to inform the development of Virginia's first abandoned and derelict vessel prevention and removal program. The group hopes to clean up existing abandoned boats and prevent the problem from continuing in the future.