Supporting Fisheries

We captured this footage from the waters underneath the pilot project turbines, where the foundations are already attracting marine life. Learn more about CVOW’s environmental stewardship.

Fisheries Engagement

Throughout our offshore work on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) projects, we remain committed to maintaining communications with the fishing community and other mariners in the area. All mariners are encouraged to contact Dominion Energy’s Fisheries Liaisons with any specific questions about the status of the projects in relation to fisheries.

Read more in Coastal Angler magazine here.

Fisheries Roundtables

As part of our outreach to the fishing community, the CVOW team presented to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) and the Virginia Saltwater Sportfishing Association (VSSA) and is continuing to hold Fisheries Roundtables. You can watch recordings of recent roundtables below.

MAFMC Presentation

VSSA Presentation

Review and download the VSSA Fisheries Meeting presentation here.

Commercial Project Mariner Updates

Resources

Pilot Project Mariner Updates

CVOW supports the fishing and crabbing industry in Hampton Roads and is dedicated to maintaining strong communications through Fishery Liasons

CVOW resources and communications for Mariners and Fisheries

If you believe your fishing gear was damaged or lost as a result of Dominion Energy operations, please immediately notify the Fisheries Liaison and review the Gear Damage/Loss Claim Procedure included in the Fisheries Communications Plan (FCP).

Contacts

If you need more information, reach out to one of our Dominion Energy contacts or fisheries liaisons:

Dominion Energy Contacts

Scott Lawton (Environmental)
Scott.Lawton@dominionenergy.com Email

Kevin Carroll (Project Management)
kevin.m.carroll@dominionenergy.com Email

Sea Risk Solutions LLC | Fisheries Liaison Officers 24-Hour Contacts:

Ron Larsen
(570) 242-5023 ronlarsen@searisksolutions.com Email

Wolfgang Rain
(206) 427-6553 wrain@searisksolutions.com Email

FAQs

Still Have Questions?

See Fishery FAQs

How and why was this location chosen?

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has a multi-step process to identify areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) that appear most suitable for commercial wind energy activities, while presenting the fewest apparent environmental and user conflicts, including conflicts with the operations of fisheries.