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January 31, 2017

Big Changes Coming to Virginia Ms4 Compliance

A massive project by the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) has the potential to be a game changer for Chesapeake...

February 25, 2014

by Draper Aden Associates

“One-Stop Shop” Wanted for Stormwater Plans

It appears that legislation to reverse the requirement for all localities to administer the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) will...

February 13, 2014

by Draper Aden Associates

Virginia Stormwater Management Programs for Non-MS4 Localities May Be Administered by DEQ Pending Legislative Approval

For the past 2 years localities across the Commonwealth have been preparing to locally administer the Virginia Stormwater Management Program...

February 7, 2014

by Draper Aden Associates

Virginia HB1173 Affecting Stormwater Programs Passes House of Delegates 93-1

Signs are pointing to the Virginia General Assembly adopting HB1173 on the heels of a 93-1 vote on Wednesday in...

January 27, 2014

by Draper Aden Associates

Albemarle County’s Draft Water Protection Ordinance Advancing

Albemarle County staff have been working to meet State DEQ-mandated deadlines regarding stormwater regulations. In the coming months there will be...

December 27, 2013

by Draper Aden Associates

DEQ Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF) Matching Grant Awards Announced

Last week Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced the award of nearly $23 Million to Virginia localities in a matching grants program...

December 13, 2013

by Draper Aden Associates

Virginia’s Governor Proposes Funding for Water Quality Improvements

Yesterday, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced funding in the upcoming biennial budget to support water quality imrpovement projects including Chesapeake Bay...

September 25, 2013

by Draper Aden Associates

Update on Charlottesville Stormwater Utility Fee Planning

The credits and incentive program is a great opportunity for not only commercial land owners and developers, but for residential...

September 10, 2013

by Draper Aden Associates

Albemarle County Stormwater Inspection Programs

While Albemarle County continues to consider the implementation of a stormwater utility fee to meet mandated water quality requirements it...

July 3, 2013

by Draper Aden Associates

Virginia Stormwater Programs Now Under VDEQ

This week (effective July 1, 2013) The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) became the lead agency for developing and implementing...