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National TRAP Program

State Policy Review

Policy Innovation Lab researchers will be conducting a variety of reviews of state policy measures related to derelict trap prevention and reduction to help agency officials and other stakeholders understand effective measures and develop an effective and coordinated approach.
Comprehensive state policy review –  Current

There currently exists no comprehensive review of state policy related to derelict trap management. PIL researchers are creating a first of its kind overview of this topic, which will help TRAP program researchers identify workable policy approaches and gaps.

William & Mary

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Gloucester Point, VA

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This project is supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Debris Program with funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.