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Now hiring Fight the Flood Project Manager graphic from Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission

The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission (MPPDC) is seeking a full-time Fight the Flood Project Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of this regional flood…

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Tidal marsh landscape with text reading “Guinea Marshes RFP Now Available – Project GRIT Guinea Resilience & Innovation for Tidal Wetlands”

The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission (MPPDC) is seeking proposals from experienced, innovative firms to support a major regional resilience effort: the Guinea Resilience &…

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Coastal shoreline near Williams Wharf with sandy beach, marsh grasses, and tall pines along the Middle Peninsula

Residents of Mathews and Middlesex counties are invited to attend Community Conservation Day at Williams Wharf Landing, a community event focused on conservation, shoreline resilience…

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Three individuals with the Fight the Flood program team holding the 2025 VAPDC Best Practices Award plaque.

The Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions (VAPDC) has announced the winner of the Robert M. deVoursney Best Practices Award for 2025 as the Middle…

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Catch the King 2025 Calendar

Wetlands Watch and partners are seeking volunteers for Catch the King 2025!   Catch the King is an annual tide mapping event that recruits volunteers…

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Graphic asking “What concerns you most?” about weather risks including hurricanes, tornadoes, snow, and flooding.

The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission (MPPDC) is seeking public input to help shape the region’s 2026 All Hazards Mitigation Plan (AHMP). Residents are encouraged…

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Waves hitting shoreline under bridge in Middle Peninsula Virginia, highlighting regional flood preparedness needs

Good news for the Middle Peninsula! Our region has secured several significant awards in Round 5 of Virginia’s Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF). These investments…

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Living shoreline with planted grasses and stabilized bank along a tidal creek

When people think about protecting their waterfront property from erosion, they often imagine bulkheads or seawalls. These are hard structures designed to hold the water…

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Dark storm clouds loom over the Rappahannock River as a white boat named Ruby rests on the gravel shoreline

When it comes to protecting your property from flooding, knowledge is your first line of defense. That starts with understanding your flood zone. Flood zones…

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Storm surge floods a wooden pier, highlighting the threat of tidal flooding in coastal Virginia.

Flooding is a reality for many communities in rural coastal Virginia, especially here on the Middle Peninsula. But not all floods are created equal. Understanding…

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