The Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Advisory Committee was created by Chapter 749 of the 1995 Acts of Assembly as a permanent committee of the legislative branch. Chapter 21, Article 2 (§ 10.1-2116) of Title 10.1 of the Code of Virginia sets out the organization and responsibilities of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the General Assembly on the expenditure of funds received in the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund. Each year, the Committee reviews applications for grants to form a list of recommended programs that is presented to the Governor and General Assembly.

During its fourth year in operation, the Committee reviewed a total of 60 grant applications from civic and community groups, environmental organizations, schools and public agencies. Grant activity in 1999 increased the total of Committee commitments to $3.3 million since 1995. Most importantly, more than 300 community groups have shared in these awards for volunteer restoration and Bay education efforts.

In 2000, the Division of Legislative Services produced a projects catalogue for the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Advisory Committee. The catalogue was put together for the benefit of the community and government agencies to better understand the role of the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Advisory Committee, the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund, and where the money is allocated each year. For a brief overview of the catalogue, click here. A complete copy of the catalogue is available for downloading below.