A view of the Elizabeth River from Plum Point Park, the site of uplands and wetland restoration efforts by the VA Port Authority.

Virginia Port Authority

Innovative Port Goes Green...Virginia Port Authority is participating in a national program to develop an Environmental Management System to reduce environmental impacts in all port operations. The port purchased and restored Plum Park, a large open area downtown, as an innovative mitigation project. The 5-acre park and 1-acre wetland is the centerpiece for the Elizabeth River Trail.