Virginia Marine Resources Commission
Virginia Marine Resources Commission's patch
- For freshwater information within the state of Virginia, see the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission is a state agency charged with overseeing Virginia's marine and aquatic resources, and its tidal waters and homelands.[1] One of the primary functions of the Commission is to zone water areas for outdoor swimming, for oyster and clamming grounds, and for fishing use.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Virginia Marine Resources Commission". Mrc.state.va.us. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ Davis, Keith Warren (1992). "The Role of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission in Regulating and Zoning the Water Bodies of the Commonwealth". Wm. & Mary Envtl. L. & Pol'y Rev. 16 (2): 81. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
External links[]
- Official Website for the Virginia Marine Resources Commission
- Chronological History of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission
- Current Virginia Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations
- Current Virginia Commercial Saltwater Fishing Regulations
| show State agencies of Virginia |
|---|
| show Authority control  |
|---|
 | This United States law enforcement agency article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by . |
 | This Virginia-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by . |
Categories:
- State law enforcement agencies of Virginia
- State agencies of Virginia
- United States law enforcement agency stubs
- Virginia stubs