Virginia HB389 mandates the Marine Resources Commission to create a climate adaptation plan for Virginia fisheries.
Virginia HB389 requires the Marine Resources Commission to develop a fisheries climate adaptation plan, considering climate change impacts on fish habitats, marine ecosystems, and coastal communities. The plan must identify adaptive management strategies, research needs, and socioeconomic impacts. The Commission must collaborate with various entities, including universities and research centers. The plan must be updated every three years and submitted to the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources.
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