August 19, 2014Governor McAuliffe Announces Creation of Virginia Oyster Trail
August 19, 2014
Governor McAuliffe Announces Creation of Virginia Oyster Trail
Proclaims November as Virginia Oyster Month, Recognizes Virginia as “Oyster Capital of the East Coast”
“Virginia Is Leading East Coast Seafood Producer, Third Largest in the Nation”
RICHMOND– Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced the creation of the Virginia Oyster Trail, a major tourism development project connecting travelers to Virginia oyster purveyors, raw bars and restaurants, and the watermen culture throughout Coastal Virginia, the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula and Virginia’s Eastern Shore. “Virginia produces the best oysters in the world and as the oyster industry continues to grow, we want to let it be known that Virginia is also the Oyster Capital of the East Coast,” said Governor McAuliffe. “In addition to growing, harvesting and selling the best oysters, our watermen are providing good jobs in their communities, generating revenue and tax dollars throughout their region, and helping improve the environment of the Chesapeake Bay as their oysters filter millions of gallons of water each day.” “As my team and I work to build a new Virginia economy, I want to make sure that our tourism and agricultural industries, including our outstanding and diverse marine products sector, can and will play a significant role in that effort.” – Cont ”