An update-please see info below!

Dredge the Little Wicomico (DTLW) Jetty Friends,
We’ve seen meaningful progress over the last few months, with support from the Northumberland County Board of Supervisors, continued coordination across the region, and NNPDC moving forward with the engineering and permit work. Your involvement has helped keep this effort moving.
The next major step is gaining state-level support in the 2026 Virginia General Assembly.
Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent has been actively engaged in discussions, and now is the moment for all of us to help make this a priority for our lawmakers.

📌 What We’re Asking You to Do

Please email your Virginia Delegate and your Senator and ask them to support a General Assembly resolution recognizing the urgent need to dredge and repair the Little Wicomico River Jetty at Smith Point.  

➡️ If you live in District 67 (Northumberland/NNK):
Write to Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent
DelHKent@house.virginia.gov 
 
Richard H. Stuart
VA Senator, District 25
Finance and Appropriations Committee
VA Senator Richard Stuart

 
➡️ If you vote in another district in Virginia-let your voice be heard!  Support across the General Assembly matters to obtain the required funding for this project.

Share why this waterway matters to you — whether for boating, fishing, tourism, heritage, or local economic vitality.

Sample letters are included in the Advocacy Packet link below--separate templates are provided for Property Owners, Smith Point Sea Rescue Volunteers (personal capacity), Commercial Oyster Growers and Watermen, Charter Captains, and Visitors and Recreational Users.

Please scroll through the letters and select the one you wish, copy and paste and send-either via paper letter or email--and send by December 20.  We want to make sure they are in place to show our support for this project.

A Quick Favor if You’re Contacting Your Legislators

If you’re emailing or calling your Delegate, Senator, or Congressman, we have a small favor to ask:

👉 If you feel comfortable, please copy us at DredgeLWJettyVA@gmail.com
This helps our volunteer team track outreach and follow up with legislators who may want more information.

There’s no requirement — completely optional — but even a simple “cc:” or forwarding your message afterward is incredibly helpful.

💡 Why This Matters
A General Assembly resolution is a key step that helps unlock funding opportunities during the February 2026 Virginia Waterway Maintenance Fund cycle and strengthens federal and state requests already underway. This support directly affects:

Safety at the Chesapeake Bay–Potomac confluence
Smith Point Sea Rescue’s ability to operate
Local charter captains, marinas, and watermen
Oyster growers and working waterfront businesses
Access for residents, visitors, and VA250 heritage tourism

Your voice is powerful — and your email could be what tips the scale.

Letter templates are located here:
Advocacy Letter Templates for VA General Assembly

Thank you for being part of this effort. Together, we are moving this project closer to reality.