Team Members

The Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum honors and preserves the history of Virginia’s coastal communities and maritime heritage. The Museum exhibits the Virginia Beach Community and extends to subjects related to Virginia’s oceanfront, coastal and water-related heritage.

Formally known as The Living River Trust, CVC was awarded a “Giving Back” Award by Coastal Virginia Magazine in recognition of outstanding efforts to improving our communities and environment.

A recognized leader in developing products and techniques to support oyster production. LOC procures its seed from Oyster Seed Holdings.

Children of Valor provides critical educational solutions for children in the Special Operations community and promotes awareness of the unique challenges shared by all military families.

Chris Ludford of Pleasure House Oysters is a champion and widely respected spokesperson for the Lynnhaven River. Captain Chris' farm and wine tasting tours are fun, educational and highly acclaimed by guests.

COA is a multi-year effort designed to spark governmental action, public attention, and funding to accelerate ongoing oyster restoration efforts in the Chesapeake Bay.

Through its tournaments and film tours, LOF raises awareness about fly fishing, increases participation in the sport, celebrates fly fishing culture, and makes a lasting and positive impact by raising funds for charities that have social and environmental value.

The Environmental Studies Program (ESP) is a two year interdisciplinary academic program designed to provide high school juniors and seniors with a rigorous, field-based education in environmental science, sustainability, and conservation.

LRN works to restore and protect Virginia Beach’s waterways. When LRN started 20 years ago, only 1% of the Lynnhaven was open to oyster harvest. Now, over 50% is and it continues to improve year after year.