Donald McCann is a marine surveyor by trade, hailing from Virginia, where he has resided for nearly three decades. He is associated with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, although not on a full-time basis. McCann has been instrumental in assisting Tom Murray in creating an inventory and transforming it into a functional tool. His efforts have contributed to the enactment of a working plan by Virginia, which he believes is the first comprehensive master plan for the working waterfront in the United States. McCann's work has also led to the enactment of dredging legislation in Virginia. He resides on Fleets Island, located at the mouth of the Rappahannock River, a hub of commercial waterfront activity. McCann's passion for preserving the unique father-son tradition prevalent in the commercial working waterfront is evident in his work. He is also involved in the creation of a community economic development strategy for localities in his area.

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The interview with Donald McCann provides an in-depth look into his work and the importance of preserving the working waterfronts in Virginia. McCann discusses the enactment of a working plan by Virginia, which he believes is the first of its kind in the United States. He also talks about the successful enactment of dredging legislation, which he sees as a significant achievement. McCann provides a detailed account of his life on Fleets Island, describing the commercial waterfront activity that takes place there. He also discusses the importance of dredging, explaining its impact on both commercial access and property values. McCann expresses his desire to preserve the unique father-son tradition prevalent in the commercial working waterfront. He also talks about the need for more public access to water in Virginia and the efforts being made to address this issue. McCann emphasizes the importance of maintaining the heritage of the working waterfronts and the need for elected officials to understand their economic and cultural significance.