City of Virginia Beach Coastal Primary Sand Dune
Interpretive Sign Installation Project
Camryn SorgIntern, Environment and Sustainability Office
July 19, 2012Bayfront Advisory Committee Presentation
Civil Penalties Fund ◦ Wetlands and Dunes Violations◦ Interpretive Sign Pilot Program
Sign on 68th street at the oceanfrontSign in Sandbridge Beach
Interpretive sign at MacKerricher State Park in California
Interpretive signs at National Military Park, VA Ross Marler Park- Okaloosa County, Florida
Involved organizations or sponsors
Eye-catching graphics
Easy-to-read diagrams
Illustrative maps
Sources for further information
QR code allows for further information to be easily accessed
Informative text
Colorful design easily attracts visitor attention Illustrations and diagrams provide a visual
story that appeals to all ages Permanent sign presence educates visitors to
prevent habitat loss and erosion of dunes
Virginia Beach: “the longest pleasure beach in the world”
Approximately 38.5 miles of dunes The Coastal Primary Sand Dune and Beach Act Preservation of the dunes protects beaches,
wildlife, properties, and communities◦ Flood and Erosion Protection◦ Sand Replenishment◦ Habitat & Ecosystems◦ Aesthetics
This sand dune interpretive sign could be used as a model for a similar project in Virginia Beach.
•Coastal Primary Sand Dune Protection Act
•Substance,•Morphology •Character
•Why protect the dunes?
•Flood and Erosion Protection•Sand Replenishment•Habitat•Aesthetics
Dune Vegetation
FOR MORE INFORMATION:Etc.
Bethany, Dewey, Rehoboth Beaches Interpretive Sign Program
University of Delaware Marine Public Education Office
DuraReader◦ UV, graffiti, burn, and abrasion resistant
◦ Recyclable
◦ Shatterproof
◦ Will not delaminate
◦ 10 year limited warranty
◦ Digital High Pressure Laminate
EnviroReader◦ UV, graffiti, and abrasion resistant
◦ Non-yellowing
◦ Recyclable
◦ Shatterproof
◦ Will not delaminate
◦ 5 year graphics warranty, 15 year breakage warranty
◦ Most popular sizes: 18”x24” and 24”x36”
Future locations & uses◦ Croatan Beach◦ North End Beach◦ Cape Story ◦ Chick’s Beach◦ Little Island, Sandbridge
Future Possibilities◦ Corporate Sponsorships◦ Partnerships with Virginia Aquarium and local
environmental groups
