For questions about environmental regulations, please contact us early in the planning stage of your project. Call the Environmental Programs Manager at 757-365-1659 and the Environmental Inspector at 757-365-1656.
News and Opportunities
Prescription Drug Disposal Day – Proper disposal of prescription drugs is paramount for protecting our waterways and for keeping prescription drugs out of the wrong hands. As part of the National Take Back Initiative on October 29th, police stations across Hampton Roads will accept all prescription and over-the-counter medications from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Find the collection site nearest you by entering your zip code into the National Take Back Initiative Collection Site locator. The program is sponsored by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to provide a safe method for citizens to dispose of unwanted and unused drugs.
The Drug Enforcement Administration in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States conducted National Prescription Drug Take Back Days on Saturday, September 25, 2010 and April 25, 2011. Nearly, 4,000 state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the nation participated in these events, collecting more than 309 tons of pills.
CLICK HERE for more information on how to properly dispose of unused medication when you can’t visit a take back site.
Ready-made mini-grants for youth groups - http://askhrgreen.org/storm-drain-medallion-mini-grant/
Blackwater-Nottoway Riverkeeper Program – Meets every second Wednesday at the Paul D. Camp Community College Workforce Development Center in Franklin, Va. at 7:30 p.m. The public is always invited. Click here for more info.
Teachers and youth leaders – Find Bay-related teaching resources at http://www.baybackpack.com. Also, money is available to help fund environmental projects for youth. The application process is simple. For more information, visit the HR Green Mini-Grant site.
Prevent sewer overflows and keep your septic functioning properly – see the new Fat Free Drains website for information and tips!
Forms
Attention contractors and designers: if you are working near any lowlands, wetlands, ravines, streams or water, consider using Futerra instead of EC matting with plastic mesh. Futerra is available locally and does not trap wildlife.
Land Disturbing Permit Checklist for Applicants – Click here
Agreement In Lieu of a Plan – Required for the construction of single-family homes. Contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at 365-6208 for more information.
Engineering Services Agreement – For commercial projects. Click here.
Surety Estimation Worksheet – For commercial projects. Click here
As-Built Certification for Stormwater Conveyance, Retention and Detention facilities – Click here
Construction Certification for Detention Retention and Impoundment BMPs – Click here
BMP Data Sheet – For the cover of site plans. Click here
How to Request a Bond Release -For commercial projects. Click here
Environmental Links
Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) – Frequently Asked Questions.
HR Green Blog : HR Green is an initiative of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) encouraging environmental stewardship among all residents in its 16 member cities and counties in southeastern Virginia.
Stormwater
- Report illicit discharges to stormwater@iwus.net. Illicit discharges include disposal of any material other than stormwater into the storm drain. Contact us at stormwater@iwus.net if you have questions about a discharge.
- HR Storm Telephone Hotline (757) 58-STORM
- Virginia Stormwater Management Handbook – Vol. I and Vol. II
- DCR’s Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP)
- Chesapeake Club Ads on lawn fertilization- Save the Crabs, Sod, Appetizers
- VDOT Customer Service Center – (800) 367-7623
Erosion and Sediment Control
- DCR’s E&S Program Homepage
- Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook
- Isle of Wight County Ordinances – Including Stormwater and Erosion and Sediment Control
Homeowners
- Take a soil test BEFORE you fertilize your lawn – it is easy and inexpensive. Download Virginia Tech’s soil sample form and instructions for homeowners.
- Homeowners Guide – Ways you can reduce the amount you pollute and improve water quality; published by the Maryland Coastal Bays program.
- Rainscaping – Visit this informative website for environmental resources and ideas for your yard.
General Services Department Engineering Division P.O. Box 80 Isle of Wight, VA 23397 (757) 365-1658