Environmental Programs 

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 757-365-6275.

NEWS

Anyone interested in becoming a Master Naturalist should send an email to and you will be added to a list of potential candidates for a new Master Naturalist chapter covering western Tidewater. Please send us an email soon as a critical number are needed for the chapter to be approved.

Teachers and youth leaders - Find Bay-related teaching resources at 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!

Frequently Asked Questions about the grandfathering provision under the new state stormwater regulations


UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

Every second Wednesday - Blackwater-Nottoway Riverkeeper Program meets at the Paul D. Camp Community College Workforce Development Center in Franklin Va. at 7:30 p.m. The public is always invited.

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

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

Surety estimation worksheet - For commercial projects

As-Built Certification for Stormwater Conveyance, Retention and Detention Facilities

Construction Certification Certification for Detention, Retention and Impoundment BMPs

BMP Data Sheet - for the cover of site plans

How to Request a Bond Release - For commercial projects

ENVIRONMENTAL LINKS

Stormwater

Report illicit discharges to . Illicit discharges include disposal of any material other than stormwater into the storm drain. Contact us at 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