Virginia § 2.2-220.6 - Wetlands policy task force; report
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§ 2.2-220.6. Wetlands policy task force; report
The Secretary shall establish a wetlands policy task force to (i) evaluate existing policies regarding wetlands protection, restoration, creation, and mitigation in the Commonwealth and other states; (ii) recommend policy changes necessary to accelerate tidal and nontidal wetland identification, restoration, creation, and protection; and (iii) explore emerging science and innovation to ensure wetland health and survival. The task force shall report its initial findings and recommendations to the Chairs of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources by December 31, 2025, and shall update such report at least every two years.
The task force shall meet not less than twice annually to evaluate emerging science, policy, and best practices. One meeting shall be held jointly with the Statewide Wetlands Technical Team led by the Department of Wildlife Resources to allow the Statewide Wetlands Technical Team to review and provide feedback on the task force's proposed recommendations. Membership of the task force shall include relevant representatives of nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, the Virginia Farm Bureau, the federal government, local governments or regional planning commissions, industry, and state entities, including the Chesapeake Bay Commission, Department of Wildlife Resources, Department of Environmental Quality, Marine Resources Commission, Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
2025, c. 647.
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