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How are you enjoying the water these days on the Middle Peninsula of Virginia? If you’re married to the dock — and nothing’s wrong with that — we’ve got some …

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Little Oyster Creek Beautiful, Historic, Unique sandy islands move among this shifting water sometimes here, then there Author: Lesley Newman, Virginia Certified Ecotour Guide This water is never flat. Fleet’s …

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Off the beaten path of Virginia’s Eastern Shore Author: Lisa Wu, Virginia Certified Ecotour Guide The Eastern Shore is within three hours’ drive of at least a quarter of the …

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Litter is more than just an eyesore, it has serious environmental and public concerns that impact entire communities. When people litter or illegally dump waste near storm drains, local water …

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The Virginia Oyster: Part II Author: Aaron Rowland, Virginia Certified Ecotour Guide Only one species of oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is native to the eastern seaboard. This oyster is sometimes called …

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