The Department shall have the duty to:
1. Coordinate shore erosion control programs of all state agencies and institutions to implement practical solutions to shoreline erosion problems; however, such coordination shall not restrict the statutory authority of the individual agencies having responsibilities relating to shore erosion control;
2. Secure the cooperation and assistance of the United States and any of its agencies to protect waterfront property from destructive shore erosion;
3. Evaluate the effectiveness and practicability of current shore erosion control programs; and
4. Explore all facets of the problems and alternative solutions to determine if other practical and economical methods and practices may be devised to control shore erosion.
1972, c. 855, § 21-11.18; 1980, c. 368; 1988, c. 891.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 7 - Shoreline Erosion and Public Beach Preservation
§ 10.1-701. Duties of Department
§ 10.1-702. Shore Erosion Advisory Service
§ 10.1-703. Cooperation and coordination with Virginia Institute of Marine Science
§ 10.1-704. Use of dredged material for beach nourishment; priority
§ 10.1-706. Duties of the Department
§ 10.1-707. Board duties; allocation of funds
§ 10.1-708. Relationship of Board and Director; guidelines
§ 10.1-709. Establishment of fund; unexpended money