Restoring the population of native oysters to the Chesapeake Bay began with an executive order by President Obama in 2009.
This week, Governor Ralph Northam gathered with a small group at a rural marina to mark a milestone.
Pamela D’Angelo reports.
In the waning days of the Northam administration, a quiet celebration of oyster restoration
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