County of Shenandoah

County of Shenandoah Office of Community Development Phone Planning & Zoning 540.459.6185 600 North Main Street, Suite 107 540.459.6193 Woodstock, VA 22664 Wstock, VA 22664

Shenandoah County Existing Quality Conditions

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Boat Ramp

Impairment Cause Algae

Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments

Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments, Escherichia coli (E. coli)

Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Fecal Coliform

Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Temperature, Fecal Coliform

Escherichia coli (E. coli)

Escherichia coli (E. coli), Fecal Coliform

Escherichia coli (E. coli), Temperature, Fecal Coliform

Escherichia coli (E. coli), pH

Fecal Coliform

Temperature

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National Forest

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Source: VDGIF, DEQ, and Shenandoah County GIS Author Tyler Hinkle Date: 2-9-2020 Shenandoah County Existing Source Of Impairment

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Boat Ramp

Source Of Impairment

Aquaculture (Permitted)

Atmospheric Deposition - Acidity

Atmospheric Deposition - Acidity, Wildlife Other than Waterfowl, Non-Point Source, Agriculture

Industrial Point Source Discharge, Municipal (Urbanized High Density Area), Wildlife Other than Waterfowl, Non-Point Source, Agriculture

Municipal (Urbanized High Density Area), Wildlife Other than Waterfowl, Non-Point Source, Agriculture

Non-Point Source, Agriculture

Source Unknown

Wildlife Other than Waterfowl

Wildlife Other than Waterfowl, Non-Point Source, Agriculture

Wildlife Other than Waterfowl, Source Unknown, Non-Point Source, Agriculture

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National Forest

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Source: VDGIF, DEQ, and Shenandoah County GIS Author Tyler Hinkle Date: 2-9-2020 Shenandoah County Existing Access Conditions

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Source: VDGIF, DEQ, and Shenandoah County GIS Author Tyler Hinkle Date: 2-9-2020

Paddy Run Paddy Run Mulberry Run Tumbling Run

Sulphur Springs

Toms Brook Posey Hollow

Cedar Creek Jordan Run

Pugh's Run

Little Passage Creek

Laurel Run Spring Hollow

Little Stony Creek

Falls Run

Mine Run

May Spring Run Mill Run Stony Creek

Foltz Creek

Beetle Run Barb Run

Peters Mill Run Passage Creek Riles Run Swover Creek

Painter Run

Anderson Run Crooked Run

Straight Run

Runion Creek Legend

Mill Creek Holmans Creek Gap Run X-trib Gap Creek Hand Launch

Boat Ramp

North Fork Smith Creek Park

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Local Streams Shenandoah County Public River And Creek Beds

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Boat Ramp

Public Land Under The North Fork

Public Land Under Creek Beds

Public Trails Cedar Creek Town

Toms Brook

Passage Creek

Little Stony Creek

Stony Creek

Stony Creek Mill Creek

Holmans Creek

Source: VDGIF, DEQ, NID, and Shenandoah County GIS Author Tyler Hinkle Date: 2-12-2020 Shenandoah County Connecting The Watershed

Toms Brook Cedar Creek

Pugh's Run

Passage Creek

Little Stony Creek

Stony Creek Legend

Dam

Public Trails

Public Land Under The North Fork

Public Land Under Creek Beds

Stony Creek Potential Bike Routes Along Major Public Roads Primary Mill Creek US Route

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Boat Ramp Holmans Creek Public- Private Partnership: River Floodplain

Smith Creek Public-Private Partnership: Creek And Stream Floodplain

Private Streams

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National Forest

State Forest

Town Source: VDGIF, DEQ, NID, and Shenandoah County GIS 0 2.5 5 10 Miles Author Tyler Hinkle Date: 2-12-2020 Guiding Questions For Discussions On Improvements

1. How does this help businesses and further economic development?

2. How does this take into account future generations and shifts in the climate?

3. Can this incorporate aspects of SOL Standards?

4. Questions on diversity, equity, and inclusion. a. Who currently has access and who does not? b. Who does existing or proposed access impact? (Positively ie greater access / Negatively ie displacement via increased land values.) c. Where are we on Arnstein’s Ladder?

TIP SHEET STORMWATER Small Steps Toward Better Living Rain Garden While it may seem straight forward as to how you construct a garden, this type of garden requires a little more planning to ensure that it reaches its full functionality. Follow these rules to construct your garden with ease. Installing a Rain Garden As mentioned on our recipe card, the installation of a rain garden is relatively easy. Invite some neighbors over to help, with the reward of a great meal after digging is finished. Recruiting your neighbors is a great method to install your rain garden because you can educate them about the benefits of this type of garden, and encourage them to install one as well, even promise to help them install theirs after yours is completed. Steps of installation include:

1. Choose an area down-slope and at least 30 feet from your house to protect your foundation from water seepage 2. An area in full sun is best, but a mostly sunny spot will work, too. 3. You can be creative with the shape/design, as long as the sides are dug to be gently sloped and the bottom is flat. 4. And now the fun part, planting! Choose native wetland or wet prairie plants that are adapted to your region and soil type.

Determine Rain Garden Size Your rain garden can be as large as you wish, but if you are not using any other rain capturing methods, you will need to determine how big it needs to be to handle all of the runoff from your roof.

First, look at your soil. Sandy soil drains much quicker than silty loam, which drains much quicker than clay. Measure the total area of runoff that will be directed to your rain garden. If you are not using the downspouts from the whole roof, measure only the area that will feed to the rain garden (area is determined by multiplying length x width). An example is area of a roof is 18 feet x 54 feet = 972 square feet, if using the whole roof.

The University of Wisconsin developed a formula for determining minimum rain garden size. The following are based on rain gardens that are six inches in depth.

For sandy soil, multiply the run-off area by 0.15 (The example’s would be 972 x 0.15 = 146 square feet) For silty loam, multiply by 0.25 (The example’s would be 972 x 0.25 = 243 square feet) For clay soil, multiply by 0.32 (The example’s would be 972 x 0.32 = 311 square feet)

You can develop several smaller rain gardens, each to be fed by a different downspout.

You can find links to information native plants for your rain garden at: www.shenandoahcountyva.us/riverhero

Be sure to show off your Rain Garden with the hashtag #RiverHero and show support to your local stream with a hashtag such as this: #SmithCreek TIP SHEET Small Steps Toward Better Living SEWAGE Alternative System Maintenance Proper septic system maintenance is essential in helping ensure that the system continues to treat wastewater and to be in line with Virginia regulations. Otherwise you may face replacing the system, which can be very costly. Follow these rules to care for your system. Protect the alternative septic system from damage. · Dont place anything other than grasses and wetland plants on the alternative septic system. · No driving, or building in any shape or form on top of the alternative septic system. · Keep trees at least 100 feet away from the alternative septic system to reduce damage from roots.

Perform regular maintenance. · Have a qualified operator inspect and maintain the alternative septic system at least once a year if not twice a year. · It is a Virginia state requirement that every alternative septic system must be inspected annually. · Have a qualified professional pump out your alternative septic system every 3-5 years.

Divert rainwater and runoff from the alternative septic system. · A soggy alternative septic system won’t absorb and adequately treat wastewater. Grade the yard to drain water away from the alternative septic system and direct roof gutters and basement drains away from the system. Check our Stormwater Recipes.

Don’t overload the alternative septic system. · Check faucets and toilets for leaks and repair when necessary. · Use aerators on faucets and flow reducer nozzles on showers to lower water use. · Reduce water levels for small loads of laundry or wash only full loads. · Try to spread laundry chores over the week rather than all on one day. · Wait until the dishwasher is full before you run it. · Use low-flow appliances to reduce water use.

The toilet isn’t a garbage can. · Never flush down the toilet any kitty litter, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons, condoms, paper towels, facial tissues, cigarette butts, coffee grounds or filters, plastics, dental floss or any product that will not readily break down.

If a garbage disposal is necessary, use it sparingly. · Limit washing food scraps, coffee grounds or similar materials down the drain. · Do not pour grease down the drain. If grease reaches the absorption area it can clog the system.

Use cleansers in moderation and keep toxic or hazardous chemicals out of the system. · Exclude anti-freeze, gasoline, paints, varnishes, paint thinners, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, photographic chemicals, oils, and waste oils. · Most septic system additives are at the least ineffectual and in some cases can damage the septic system. · The overuse of cleansers such as bleaches, disinfectants, anti-bacterial soaps, drain cleaners and toilet bowl cleaners can impact the number of bacteria in the system that are needed to treat the wastewater. ALTERNATIVE REPORT CARD Septic System Description For conventional systems visit: Call VDH at 540-459-3733 if you do not www.shenandoahcountyva.us/riverhero have this information.

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Tank size: Gallons Capacity: Bedrooms Alternative Septic System Maintenance Record Next Scheduled Operator Co./ Activities Comments Service Activity Phone Completed Jan. 2021 Inspection Operator Guy #### Inspection Sludge layer ok TIP SHEET Small Steps Toward Better Living SEWAGE Drainfield Maintenance Proper septic system maintenance is essential in helping ensure that the system continues to treat wastewater. Otherwise you may face replacing the system, which can be very costly. Follow these rules to care for your system. Protect the septic system from damage. · Dont place anything other than grasses and wetland plants on the drainfield. · No driving, or building in any shape or form on top of the drainfield. · Keep trees at least 100 feet away from the septic system to reduce damage from roots.

Perform regular maintenance. · Have a qualified professional pump the septic tank every 3-5 years. If you have a garbage disposal, have it pumped once a year. The gases in the tank are both toxic and explosive. · Do not allow the tank contents on the surface of the ground, the contents must be taken to a treatment plant for final treatment.

Divert rainwater and runoff from the septic drainfield area. · A soggy drain field won’t absorb and adequately treat wastewater. Grade the yard to drain water away from the drain field and direct roof gutters and basement drains away from the system. Check our Stormwater Recipes.

Don’t overload the septic tank and drainfield. · Check faucets and toilets for leaks and repair when necessary. · Use aerators on faucets and flow reducer nozzles on showers to lower water use. · Reduce water levels for small loads of laundry or wash only full loads. · Try to spread laundry chores over the week rather than all on one day. · Wait until the dishwasher is full before you run it. · Use low-flow appliances to reduce water use.

Use cleansers in moderation and keep toxic or hazardous chemicals out of the system. · Exclude anti-freeze, gasoline, paints, varnishes, paint thinners, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, photographic chemicals, oils, and waste oils. · Most septic system additives are at the least ineffectual and in some cases can damage the septic system. · The overuse of cleansers such as bleaches, disinfectants, anti-bacterial soaps, drain cleaners and toilet bowl cleaners can impact the number of bacteria in the system that are needed to treat the wastewater. DRAINFIELD REPORT CARD Septic System Description For alternative systems visit: Call VDH at 540-459-3733 if you do not www.shenandoahcountyva.us/riverhero have this information.

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Tank size: Gallons Capacity: Bedrooms Septic System Maintenance Record Next Scheduled Pumping Co./ Activities Comments Service Activity Phone Completed Jan. 2021 Inspection Pumper Guy #### Inspection Sludge layer ok TIP SHEET Small Steps Toward Better Living SEWAGE Septic Gardens & Maintenance Proper septic garden maintenance is essential in helping ensure that the garden continues to treat wastewater. Otherwise you may face replacing the garden, which can be very costly. Follow these rules to care for your garden. Share the Septic Garden! · Septic Gardens help to reduce the space needed for a drainfield due to the garden stage of purification, yet you may still need more space than you have, we recommended partnering with a neighbor! · Adjust the size of the septic garden based on the total number of people served: 9-14 sqft per person.

Protect the septic system from damage. · Don’t place anything other than native prairie and wetland plants on the septic tank, garden, & drainfield · No driving, or building in any shape or form on top of the septic tank, garden, & drainfield. · Keep trees at least 100 feet away from the septic tank and garden to reduce damage from roots.

Use cleansers in moderation and keep toxic or hazardous chemicals out of the system. · Exclude anti-freeze, gasoline, paints, varnishes, paint thinners, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, photographic chemicals, oils, and waste oils. · Most septic garden additives are at the least ineffectual and in some cases can damage the septic garden. · The overuse of cleansers such as bleaches, disinfectants, anti-bacterial soaps, drain cleaners and toilet bowl cleaners can impact the number of bacteria in the garden that are needed to treat the wastewater. GARDEN REPORT CARD Septic Garden Description For traditional systems visit: Call VDH at 540-459-3733 if you do not www.shenandoahcountyva.us/riverhero have this information.

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Tank size: Gallons Capacity: People Septic Tank Maintenance Record Next Scheduled Pumping Co./ Activities Comments Service Activity Phone Completed Jan. 2021 Inspection Pumper Guy #### Inspection Sludge layer ok TIP SHEET DRINKWATER Small Steps Toward Better Living Well Maintenance Proper well maintenance is essential in helping ensure that the well continues to produce drinkable water. Otherwise you may face replacing the well and drilling a new one, which can be very costly. Follow these rules to care for your well. Maintain Your Well: 1. Always use licensed or certified water well drillers and pump installers when a well is constructed, a pump is installed, or the system is serviced. 2. An annual well maintenance check, including a bacterial & nitrate test, is recommended,. Any source of drinking water should be checked any time there is a change in taste, odor or appearance, or anytime a water supply system is serviced. Check with your local county health department to see if you should test for local contaminates such as arsenic. 3. Keep your well records in a safe place. These include the construction reports, as well as annual water well systems maintenance and water testing results. 4. Check your water level. This will let you know how much water you’re using and how long your well will last. 5. Inspecting pressure control switches. Control switches are designed to turn on at a certain psi and off at a higher psi, but this system can become irregular if it needs to be replaced or a filter is clogged (and if the filter is clogged, then the control switch isn’t the problem. It’s the filter). 6. Test pressure tank performance. Your pressure tank takes a lot of work off of your well pump, so it’s important to test pressure tank performance so you don’t find yourself buying a new well pump. 7. Check for bacteria growth to ensure you and your family aren’t using contaminated water.. Bacteria can find their way into your well water if you’ve recently had well repairs, if your water well was poorly constructed, if the water gets contaminated, or if there are issues with the surrounding soil. 8. When your well has come to the end of its serviceable life (usually more than 20 years), have your qualified water well contractor properly seal your well after constructing your new system.

Protect Your Well: 1. Keep hazardous chemicals, such as paint, fertilizer, pesticides and motor oil away from your well. 2. Periodically check the well cover or well cap on top of the casing (well) to ensure it is in good repair. 3. Always maintain proper separation between your well and buildings, waste systems, or chemical storage facilities. 4. Don’t allow back-siphonage. When mixing pesticides, fertilizers or other chemicals, don’t put the hose inside the tank or container. 5. When landscaping, keep the top of your well at least one foot above ground. Slope the ground away from your well for proper drainage. 6. Take care in working or mowing around your well. A damaged casing could jeopardize the sanitary protection of your well. Don’t pile snow, leaves or other materials around your well. 7. Be aware of changes in your well, the area around your well, or the water it provides. 8. Prevent trees from growing around your well, the root systems may break into your well and/or cause issues to the pump. WELL REPORT CARD Well Description For more Tips visit: Call VDH at 540-459-3733 if you do not www.shenandoahcountyva.us/riverhero have this information.

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Depth: Feet Capacity: Bedrooms Well Maintenance Record Next Scheduled Inspector Co./ Activities Comments Service Activity Phone Completed Jan. 2021 Inspection Inspector Guy #### Inspection No Issues With Well COMPOST Small Steps Toward Better Living

Before you go compost crazy, ask yourself: Will this decompose and break down? COMPOST ME! BUT NOT US! • Any vegetables! • Any clean cardboard or paper (These • Any fruits! should be recycled!) • Any nuts! • Any plastic! (This will not decompose and • Any fungi! should be recycled!) • Any alcohol! • Any metal! (This will not decompose and • Any meat or dairy, but if you do, make sure should be recycled!) that either you are ok with animals get- • Any glass! (This will not decompose and ting into your compost, or your compost is should be recycled!) locked up tight! • Any stones! These do not decompose. • Coffee grounds • Any styrofoam! These do not decompose. • Tea bags • Detergent and products for washing clothes • Fruit juice • Black walnut tree leaves or twigs • Cardboard with food/grease/water on it • Stickers, including from fruits and veggies • Paper with food/grease/water on it • Diapers • Grease, butter, and oils • Cigarette butts • Tissues • Wallpaper • Napkins • Drywall • Flour • Paint • Bread and pastries • Magazines • Pasta • Pens • Crackers • Crayons • Egg shells • Markers • Pet waste • Treated wood and lumber • Hair, human or pet • Motor oil • Nail clippings, human or pet • Bleach • Dirt or soil • Cleaning products • Leaves • Soaps • Twigs, sticks, or branches (not black walnut) • Lotions Still not sure? Go to www.shenandoahcountyva.us/riverhero Or scan me!

PLASTICS Still not sure? Or scan me! Small Steps Toward Better Living Go to www.shenandoahcountyva.us/riverhero Please rinse me out before recycling! RECYCLE ME IF I HAVE ONE OF THESE AND I AM A JUG/BOTTLE!

BUT NOTHING ELSE!

GLASS Still not sure? Or scan me! Small Steps Toward Better Living Go to www.shenandoahcountyva.us/riverhero

Please rinse me out before recycling! RECYCLE ME HERE IF I AM MADE OF GLASS AND I AM NOT A LIGHTBULB OR FLUORESCENT TUBE BUT NOTHING ELSE!

TIN/STEEL Still not sure? Or scan me! Small Steps Toward Better Living Go to www.shenandoahcountyva.us/riverhero Please rinse me out before recycling! I Usually Look Like This:

BUT NOTHING ELSE!

ALUMINUM Still not sure? Or scan me! Small Steps Toward Better Living Go to www.shenandoahcountyva.us/riverhero Please rinse me out before recycling! I Usually Look Like This:

BUT NOTHING ELSE!

PAPER Still not sure? Or scan me! Small Steps Toward Better Living Go to www.shenandoahcountyva.us/riverhero IF I AM MADE OF PAPER AND HAVE NO GREASE, OIL, OR FOOD ON ME, FOLD ME AND RECYCLE!

BUT NOTHING ELSE!

OTHER RECYCLING Still not sure? Or scan me! Small Steps Toward Better Living Go to www.shenandoahcountyva.us/riverhero Take Us To The Landﬁll! The following items are accepted for disposal and recycling only in designated areas at the Landﬁll property: Brush, wood products, lumber, or yard waste such as leaves or grass clippings. Waste automotive products such as used petroleum/oil and antifreeze. Vehicle batteries and other rechargeable batteries Larger aluminum products. Scrap metals of all kinds. Appliances, including refrigerators, freezers, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, ranges, washers, and dryers. Waste tires. Please Note: There is a fee based on size charged for all tires regardless of the source. Computers, TV’s and other electronics. You, too, can be a Star. Join the the finest environmental stewards on the Elizabeth. RiverStarBusinesses.org You, Too, Can be a Star Because the Elizabeth is one of the mightiest military and industrial ports in the world, restoring this urban river to health depends on leadership from the business and government facilities that line its shore.

We invite you to join more than 131 River Star Businesses (2019) who are making environmental stewardship the standard on the Elizabeth. These River Stars since 1997 have documented reducing pollution voluntarily by 350 million pounds in partnership with the non-profit Elizabeth River Project, which operates the program. No matter what kind of facility you operate - a large industrial site, shipyard, municipal department, office, restaurant, or faith community - your voluntary efforts count toward restoring your home river. This program is offered FREE for any facility in the Elizabeth River watershed. Whether you’re Hampton Roads Transit, with a 50,000 gallon rain cistern, or a small marine transport company like Marine Oil Service. Every toxic pollutant reduction and wildlife habitat that is conserved or created will help to make the program a success and help bring back the health of the Elizabeth River.

Together, our River Star facilities are restoring vital wetlands for our fish, planting and conserving urban forests to filter pollution, creating oyster reefs to bring back the native oyster, and much more. They’re inventing new ways to reduce or prevent pollution and treat stormwater runoff. In return, they routinely discover cost savings, reduced liability, improved worker safety and morale. Norfolk Naval Shipyard, for instance, discovered that replacing just two parking lot lights with LED lights will save $650,000 in electricity over 15 years, plus $43,000 a year in material and labor. Recognition is awarded once a year by peer review of documented results. And recognition is just part of the program. We also provide free assistance to help you identify and carry out projects. Find out if your company is right for River Star Businesses. Contact Pam Boatwright, River Stars Businesses Program Manager, Elizabeth River Project: 757-399-7487, [email protected] or find out more at RiverStarBusinesses.org.

“It is with this subtlety and grace that Elizabeth River Project’s mission and programs have encouraged those of us in the maritime industry to look beyond the transportation and commercial fishing services... to understand that the river is the livelihood of our industries and as a result, we should serve as her stewards.” J. Robert Bray, former Executive Director, Virginia Port Authority. How the program works

Free for any facility in the Elizabeth River watershed, River Star participation is most successful where it can make the most difference - with sites presenting large opportunities to voluntarily reduce toxic pollution or restore and conserve wildlife habitat. Find out if River Star Businesses is right for you. 1. Make sure your organization has a significant presence in the Elizabeth River “watershed” (drainage area - see map on the next page). 2. Fill out our River Star Businesses Interest Form. You will hear back from us shortly with next steps relevant to the size and nature of your operations. For small operations with limited impacts, participation can be as easy as following our free guidebooks at RiverStarBusinesses.org/Publications. Large industries often receive tailor-made recommendations. This can involve multiple site visits to help you plan and implement voluntary projects. Our assistance is always friendly and free! 3. Report your exciting results. Once you have significant measurable results, complete the form, “Tell Us What You’ve Accomplished” you could earn public recognition as one of our “stars”. The forms are due by October 1 and can be found in this book or at www.RiverStarBusinesses.org. 4. A peer committee will review your achievements in the fall. You should hear in December regarding their decision. Each year’s special stars are celebrated at an annual River Star Business Recognition Luncheon the third Thursday in January. Inside Business, Hampton Roads Business Journal publishes an 8-page River Star supplement that features all new River Star efforts (9,000 copies distributed weekly and 1 million viewers on website annually). 5. If you are not a business, consider our other complimentary programs • River Star Schools –Schools and youth groups that complete environmental projects are eligible. (Colleges and universities are eligible under River Star Businesses.) Contact Robin Dunbar, 399-7487, [email protected] or visit www.elizabethriver.org. • River Star Homes – Homeowners agree to seven easy actions like Scoop the Poop, no grease down the drain, and reduce fertilizer in order to earn a free yard flag. Contact Barbara Gavin, 399-7487, [email protected] or visit www.RiverStarHomes.org

For more information about becoming a shining star, visit RiverStarBusinesses.org or contact Pam Boatwright, River Stars Businesses Program Manager, Elizabeth River Project: [email protected], 757-399-7487.

“Being recognized for commitment to the environment is the best kind of recognition. This [Annual Recognition Luncheon] is the perfect place for inspiration and to share best practices. Love it!” Elizabeth Vaughn, City of Chesapeake Thank you for your starring role! Elizabeth River Watershed

River Star Businesses operate in these 300 square miles. This “watershed” drains into the Elizabeth River when it rains. Your River Star Business efforts make a big difference. RiverStarBusinesses.org

The Elizabeth River Project | 475 Water Street, Suite C103-A Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 Office: 757-399-7487 | Fax: 757-397-8377 Interest Form

Date______Name of Site______Address______City______State______Zip______Contact Name______Phone______Email______Size of site (acres)______Number of employees at the Elizabeth River Site______Type of organization ___ Office/Retail ___Manufacturing ___Shipyard ___Port terminal ___Transportation ___Church ___Other (describe)______

Briefly describe your operations at the local facility______

Return to: Pam Boatwright, River Stars Businesses Program Manager, Elizabeth River Project: 475 Water Street, Suite C103A, Portsmouth VA, 23704 [email protected], 757-399-7487. Fax 757-397-8377

Also available online at RiverStarBusinesses.org Tell us what you’ve accomplished! Date: ______Name of site: ______Address: ______Contact: ______Phone(s): ______Email : ______Timeframe for results:______

We welcome supporting documentation in any form. All results must be voluntary and above regulatory compliance. If you have any questions, contact Pam Boatwright at 399-7487 or [email protected].

1. Provide a Brief Summary of Your Business Operations (If we have a current summary on file, skip to question 2). Please include when your facility opened, the general nature of your operations, size of your facility, location of your company HQ, and number of employees at your Elizabeth River area facility.

2. Have you added any NEW WILDLIFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENTS at your site? (If no – skip to question 3.) Describe ONLY results that have not already been recognized in prior years with the River Stars program. Attach photographs (before and after preferred; we also love action shots of the people doing the planting)! o Describe new plantings. A majority must be native species. List the species and quantity of plants. Indicate if plant survival meets our expectation of 50% or more. Indicate size of area planted in square feet or acreage. Indicate any wildlife species specifically targeted, such as a garden for butterflies.

o Have you conserved any natural areas? (Describe the natural area, including acreage and whether permanently conserved or through Elizabeth River Project’s Land Conservation Understanding.)

o Have you restored any wetlands? (Describe the restoration workplan, species and quantity planted, as well as square feet or acreage of area enhanced.)

o Have you planted your shoreline (enhanced the “riparian vegetated buffer”)? Give the species and quantity planted, as well as square feet or acreage of shoreline enhanced.

o Are you oyster gardening or have you constructed a new oyster reef? Describe the nature of your oyster effort, i.e. are you using cages or floats; give the number of oysters grown (note, at least 3,000 are required if this is your only habitat project), and/or square feet or acreage of reef constructed. Tell us what you’ve accomplished! (con’t) o Have you stopped mowing to create natural areas? (Describe the area, including square footage or acreage)

o Have you created a wildflower meadow? Give the species and quantity planted/seeded, as well as square feet or acreage of area enhanced land.

o Are you managing invasive species on your property? Describe the management technique, the targeted removal species and any replacement species, as well as square footage or acreage.

o Have you added any new nesting structures for wildlife? List the quantity and type of structures and indicate target species, such as bat houses, bird houses, osprey platforms, water features for wildlife.

o Other There are many other great projects to enhance wildlife habitat in our Wildlife Habitat Guide. Describe yours.

3a. Industrial/manufacturing operation - Have you accomplished any significant NEW efforts to REDUCE POLLUTION? (If no – skip to question 4, Outreach). Do your best to measure your reductions in pounds, gallons or kilowatt hours. For a checklist especially applicable to offices, retail, faith communities or restaurants, see 3b. (Such facilities are welcome to skip directly to 3b.) o Have you reduced waste or pollution? Have you eliminated, reduced, re-used or recycled materials? Provide pounds or gallons reduced and relevant time-frame. Examples – hazardous waste reduction, air emissions or fugitive dust reduction, switching to a less toxic product, fuel savings or alternative fuels, re-use or recycling of waste materials, implementing an environmental management system, waste water treatment or other process innovations. Supporting documentation welcome.

o Have you incorporated environmentally-friendly features into your buildings, vessels or other facilities? Examples – energy management, alternative energy, energy efficient HVAC or lighting, daylighting, water conservation or re-use, sustainable materials, sensitive site development, innovation in materials, indoor environmental quality, and other resiliency efforts. Tell us what you’ve accomplished! (con’t)

3b. Office, retail, restaurant or faith community - Have you accomplished any NEW projects to reduce pollution? Report results in pounds, kilowatt hours, or gallons reduced, where possible. Check all that apply. (If no pollution reductions, skip to question 4 – outreach.) o Use less toxic cleaners (or other materials) Describe

o Eliminated chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides on grounds. Describe

o Realized fuel savings Examples - No-idle policy, hybrids or alternative fuels, phase in higher gas-mileage vehicles/equipment, other innovations. Describe

o Implemented office recycling. Examples - Paper, cardboard, aluminum, glass, batteries, electronics, disposables-free. Describe

o Harvest or re-use stormwater. Examples - Rain barrels, cisterns. Describe

o Treat stormwater. Examples - Rain gardens, streetsweeping, pervious paving, sediment filters, or other practices. Describe

o Conserve energy. Examples - Energy Star equipment, motion sensors, efficient lighting, efficient AC,HV daylighting, alternative energy, other conservation measures. Describe

o Practice water conservation. Examples - Low flow fixtures, waterless process, water recycling process, other water conservation practices. Describe

o Incorporate green building materials. Examples - Low VOC paint/finishes, recycled carpet, recycled building materials, locally- sourced or sustainable material, low toxin products. Describe

o Implemented other resiliency efforts. Examples - raised equipment, buildings or infrastructure; installed (or have ready) structural or non-structural flood mitigation measures; and developed a flood plan.

o Other (Tell us about it!) Tell us what you’ve accomplished! (con’t)

4. What PUBLIC OUTREACH or employee education have you accomplished? (Report measurable results such as number of attendees and relevant details. o Did you conduct public outreach and education on environmental topics? Examples – encourage others to become River Star Homes; conduct environmental programs, events, presentations or workshops; litter clean-ups; and/or communications on environmental topics through social media, websites, fliers, e-blasts.

o Have you completed environmental employee training and or education? Examples – environmental training or education of employees, posting of relevant signage, special recognition/awards for employees, encouraging alternative transportation for commuting, encouraging employee participation in environmental programs or activities.

o Are you mentoring other organizations? Examples – recruit a fellow facility into the River Star Businesses program, partner with a River Star School, attend a River Star site visit or provide expertise to another River Star, partner with another River Star Business on an environmental project. (If not - are you interested in becoming a mentor?)

Send your application and supporting documentation to Pam Boatwright. Email preferred to [email protected], or mail care of The Elizabeth River Project, 475 Water Street, Suite C103A, Portsmouth, VA 23704, 757-399-RIVR (7487). Forms are also available on-line at RiverStarBusinesses.org. 2019

River Star Businesses is the program of the Elizabeth River Project for organizations that are “Doin’ right by the river” with voluntary pollution prevention and wildlife habitat enhancement results.

Model Level Business and Government Facilities These companies earn the Model Level designation through exceptional pollution prevention and wildlife habitat results while mentoring others as community leaders in environmental stewardship.

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair ~ Norfolk Environmental Commission/ Buckeye Terminals LLC - Chesapeake Keep Norfolk Beautiful Chesapeake Parks, Recreation & Tourism ~ Norfolk Environmental Stormwater Management ~ Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office ~ Norfolk Naval Shipyard ~ CITGO Petroleum Corp - Chesapeake Norfolk Planning & Community Development Enviva Port of Chesapeake Norfolk Southern Lamberts Point Friends of Indian River Norfolk Tug Company General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk ~ NRHA’s Grandy Village & Learning Center Hampton Roads Transit Old Dominion University ~ Hermitage Museum & Gardens ~ The Port of Virginia ~ Hess Corp - Chesapeake Terminal Portsmouth Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services ~ Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation Skanska USA Civil Southeast HRSD ~ SPSA Operations Kinder Morgan/Elizabeth River Terminals ~ Tidewater Community College – Chesapeake ~ Lafayette Wetlands Partnership ~ Top Guard Security Luck Stone Berkley Yard Unity Renaissance Church Luck Stone Gilmerton Yard US Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District ~ Marine Oil Service US Coast Guard Base Portsmouth Naval Station Norfolk ~ Virginia Wesleyan University Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Virginia Zoo Portsmouth Annex ~ Volvo Penta of the Americas NOAA Marine Operations Center – Atlantic Wheelabrator Portsmouth ~

Achievement Level Business and Government Facilities These companies have shown significant results in both pollution prevention and wildlife habitat, relative to size and nature of organization. Accurate Marine Environmental Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Bay Environmental History Foundation Beach Marine Services Hampton Roads Hauling – Waste Management Cape Henry Audubon Society - Hampton Roads Rowing Club Weyanoke Wildlife Sanctuary Historic South Norfolk Community Garden Chesapeake Public Works Intracoastal Marine, Inc. Christ & Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church Izaak Walton League of America - Norfolk Chapter Culpepper Landing Kinder Morgan Southeast Terminals Larchmont Branch Library Achievement Level Business and Government Facilities (Con’t) Lyon Shipyard Portsmouth Public Works/Stormwater Marine Hydraulics International Rivercrest Condominium Association, Inc. Nauticus ~ Savior Martial Arts /SK8 Dojo Roller Rink Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Lafayette SIMS Metal Management – Chesapeake River Annex Smartmouth Brewery Norfolk Yacht & Country Club St. Paul’s Episcopal Church ~ Oaklette United Methodist Church Tidewater Tank Terminal ~ Ocean Marine Yacht Center Vane Line Bunkering Ohef Sholom Temple Virginia Beach Environment & Sustainability Office Perdue Agribusiness Chesapeake Plant Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation PETA Welligent, Inc

Commitment Level Business and Government Facilities These companies have shown significant results in either pollution prevention or wildlife habitat enhancement. Allied Concrete Products McAllister Towing of Virginia Bank Street Associates McLean Contracting Bay Diesel Corp. Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Bay Disposal & Recycling Norfolk Department of Utilities ~ Celebrate! Trees Norfolk SPCA Chesapeake Animal Services Ocean Yacht Marina Chesapeake Central Fleet Management ~ Park View Historic District Civic League Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council Portsmouth Boating Center ~ Chesapeake Humane Society Precision Printing Church of St. Therésè of Lisieux Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel Chrysler Museum of Art RES - Chesapeake Wetlands Site CMA CGM (America) LLC Roland Park Civic League Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists South Norfolk Jordan Bridge Colonial Pipeline Taylor Bend Family YMCA Colonial Reclaimed Timber, LLC Tidewater Yacht Marina – A Suntex Marina Colonna’s Shipyard Top Rack Marina Continental Research TransMontaigne Product Services - Norfolk Complex Doody Calls - Hampton Roads US Maritime Administration, Division of East Coast Bicycles Atlantic Operations Eastern Virginia Medical School Virginia Department of Environmental Quality – Ecocycling Tidewater Regional Office Elizabeth River Trail Foundation Vulcan Norfolk Sales Yard Epworth United Methodist Church Vulcan Westminster Stone & Recycling Yard Founders Inn & Spa Wartsila Defense, Inc. Kinder Morgan Money Point Terminals Waterside Marina Luck Stone Greenwood Yard West Park View Community League Marine Repair Services - Wickers Crab Pot Seafood Container Maintenance Corp. Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA

~ Companies and organizations designated with a tilde are honored in 2019 for “Sustained Distinguished Performance,” signifying completion of a significant new initiative by the River Star

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Help Restore Our River, Make Your Home a River Star! It's FREE! FUN! & it REALLY HELPS! Over 5,000 River Star Homes are working each day to make the Elizabeth River a cleaner place. It's free & easy for everyone who lives in the Elizabeth River area! You'll receive a beautiful yard ag, welcome packet, and information on special

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1. “Scoop the Dog Poop” 2. Reduce Lawn Fertilizers 3. Only Rain in the Storm Drain 4. No Grease in Your Sink 5. Help Geese Migrate – Don’t Feed Them 6. Avoid Single-Use Plastics 7. Don’t Flush Medicines

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Look what We've Accomplished Together! This past year alone, the River Star Homes program reduced sediment pollution into the river by 109,220 lbs, nitrogen by 78.3 lbs, and phosphorous by 24.4 lbs! These meaningful results were achieved through homeowner best management projects like rain barrels and living shorelines.

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Doing right by the river makes good sense for students too! More schools and youth organizations than ever are becoming River Stars! Schools are proudly joining the River Stars program, contributing signicant benets and learning to become good stewards in the process! An astounding 173 River Stars Schools spent the year implementing conservation, restoration, and/or habitat enhacement projects. Of those schools, 90 met Model Level going above and beyond and 83 met Achievement Level for projects like oyster gardening, wetland plantings, litter clean-ups, https://elizabethriver.org/river-star-schools 1/3 10/28/2020 River Star Schools | Elizabeth River Project recycling, water quality, and more! There are more than 200 public and private schools in the watershed and our goal is to see each one become a River Star school! Learn more about how your school can benet by becoming a River Star School...and even more... how your school can benet the Elizabeth River! NEW – This year we recognized 13 schools as Resilient River Stars Schools for implementing projects that addressed how to capture and reuse rainwater, ooding on school properties, how to encourage resilient action and how schools can reduce their carbon footprint! Email [email protected] for more information to participate in the 2019-2020 school year.

Get Started! Become a River Star School Now! Choose an environmental project that has a positive impact on the river and complete the application at the bottom of the page. Is your school located on the Eastern Branch? To help improve the Eastern Branch's water quality, Elizabeth River Project received a 3-year grant award from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to encourage the Eastern Branch watershed schools to implement hands-on, student projects on school grounds. Three schools (one each year) will be recognized for exemplary reductions of pollution and/or creation of wildlife habitats and/or climate adaptation projects on the Eastern Branch and receive $125 and a special award. Fill out both the River Star School and Eastern Branch application forms if you are going for both award recognitions. To apply download the Eastern Branch School application. For more information, call (757) 392-7132 or email Robin Dunbar (a.k.a. Princess Elizabeth).

List of River Star Schools River Star School featured on 13 News Now

River Star School Victory Elementary has been recognized as the rst STEM school in Portsmouth, with a mission to plant more trees and wildowers in their Hundreds of River Star School schoolyard as a students from Oceanair and Ghent means to address Elementary in Norfolk le in line to ooding. Students are also learning plant wetland marsh grasses, Spartina stewardship actions they can take to mitigate alterniora, at The Hermitage tidal ooding and sea level rise in their Foundation as part of the "Wetland in community. Watch their feature on 13 News the Classroom" project sponsored by Now! Dollar Tree Foundation.

River Star Application Due April 22 of each year, for recognition in May. What did you do for YOUR home river?

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Date______Name of Company______Address______City______State______Zip______Contact name______Phone______Email______Size of facility (acres)______Number of employees at the Elizabeth River facility______

___ Office/Retail ___Manufacturing ___Shipyard ___Port terminal ___Transportation ___Church ___Other (describe)______

Briefly describe your operations at the local facility______

Return to: Pam Boatwright, River Stars Businesses Program Manager, Elizabeth River Project: 475 Water Street, Suite C103A, Portsmouth VA, 23704 [email protected], 757-399-7487. Fax 757-397-8377

Also available online at RiverStarBusinesses.org

How to Become a Super-Star… Criteria for Recognition

Be sure your efforts shine at our annual January banquet, attended by at least 250 of your business peers. River Star Businesses are recognized for significant new results once a year by peer review. Submit documentation no later than October 1.

Expected for all levels:  Results must be clearly beyond regulatory expectations.  We look for documented achievements that are significant relative to the size and nature of the organization.  Employee participation and community outreach strengthen your standing.  Consistent regulatory compliance also is expected, or significant progress toward compliance, as determined by relevant regulatory agencies (they take into account whether violations are a result of willful action or negligence or are the result of one-time accidents the company had little opportunity to prevent).

   Document significant achievements in EITHER pollution prevention OR wildlife habitat enhancement.

 EITHER demonstrate significant results from eliminating or reducing pollution voluntarily. The River Star is expected to eliminate, reduce, reuse or recycle (ideally in that order) sources of pollution, which can include reducing toxics, green building elements, stormwater runoff improvements, energy efficiency efforts, and redevelopment of contaminated sites. Strongly recommended: How To Guides, pg. 3.  OR establish a diverse wildlife habitat following either our planting guide or Wildlife Habitat Guide principles (see pg. 3). Those sites with no opportunity for on-site enhancement are expected to adopt and maintain an off-site project.

How to Become a Super-Star… Criteria for Recognition ~ Page 1

 Achievement Level – you’re environmentally well rounded!

Document significant achievements in pollution prevention AND wildlife habitat.

 Pollution prevention strategies should illustrate significant elimination or reductions. The River Star is expected to eliminate, reduce, reuse or recycle (ideally in that order) sources of pollution, which can include reducing toxics, green building elements, stormwater runoff improvements, energy efficiency efforts, and redevelopment of contaminated sites. Strongly recommended: How To Guides, pg. 3.  Establish a diverse wildlife habitat following either our planting guide or Wildlife Habitat Guide principles (see pg. 3). Those sites with no opportunity for on-site enhancement are expected to adopt and maintain an off-site project.   Model Level – you’re the BEST!

Achieves such EXCEPTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS in pollution prevention and wildlife habitat that the River Star is recognized as a community leader in environmental stewardship.

 Demonstrate community leadership in environmental stewardship by innovation in resolving environmental problems; awards, media recognition and community outreach activities.  Implement a comprehensive written pollution prevention plan reflecting a thorough assessment of opportunities incorporating initiatives throughout operations that produce exemplary results in the elimination or reduction of pollution. The River Star is expected to eliminate, reduce, reuse or recycle (ideally in that order) sources of pollution, which can include reducing toxics, green building techniques, stormwater runoff improvements, energy efficiency efforts, and redevelopment of contaminated sites. Strongly recommended: Our “How To” Guides, pg. 3.  Establish a diverse habitat following either our Planting Guidelines for River Star and Other Partners or Wildlife Habitat Guide for Restoration and Landscaping in the Elizabeth River Watershed (see pg. 3) or conserve a non-cultivated natural area of native vegetation through appropriate management and stewardship to the maximum extent practical in relation to the size and nature of the organization. Those sites with little or no opportunity for wildlife habitat on-site enhancement will be expected to adopt and maintain an off-site project.  In addition to meaningful employee involvement, the organization is a successful mentor to other participants in the program. Mentoring must be measured in respect to helping other participants advance in the River Stars Program and/or recruiting new participants in the program and guiding their success, understanding that this process involves an on going relationship of mutual exchange of ideas and encouragement (See Mentoring expectations).

How to Become a Super-Star… Criteria for Recognition ~ Page 2

Sustained Distinguished Performance

 A River Star can apply for Sustained Distinguished Performance by documenting significant new efforts in EITHER pollution prevention OR wildlife habitat enhancement, regardless of whether it meets the criteria for advancement to a new level. Sustained Distinguished Performance efforts should be significant relative to the size and nature of the organization.

Recertification

 All existing River Stars must document the continuance or maintenance of previously recognized efforts every fourth year to recertify participation in the program (unless significant documentation has been submitted recently for other recognition).

Strongly Recommended: Elizabeth River Project’s “How To” Guides!

These guides will help you achieve your goals. All are available free to River Star Businesses. Ask for your copy or download at RiverStarBusinesses.org/Publications.  Pollution prevention – Find a comprehensive guide on everything from pollution prevention to wildlife habitat to redeveloping the contaminated site, with many local examples in Balancing Industry and the Environment: How to Achieve Win-Win on the Industrial Waterfront, A Guide to Sustainable Development Practices, by Elizabeth River Project.  Pollution prevention - Elizabeth River Project’s P2 Workbook has a checklist of steps to help you develop a pollution prevention plan.  Offices, Retail, Restaurants, and the Faith Community – This tip sheet will help those organizations in an office building or a church get started on reducing pollution. Follow Elizabeth River Project’s Eco Tips to Reduce Pollution for Offices, Retail, Restaurants and the Faith Community.  Wildlife habitat – This comprehensive approach will help you establish a wildlife habitat specific to needs on the Elizabeth River: Wildlife Habitat Guide for Restoration and Landscaping in the Elizabeth River Watershed (142 pages). The guide not only lists native trees and shrubs for Hampton Roads, but even shows you how to construct an osprey platform!  Planting Guidelines – Elizabeth River Project’s Guidelines for River Star and Other Partner Plantings is strongly suggested for all organizational partner sites to ensure successful planting and survival.

More information and application forms for shining as a River Star Business can be found at www.RiverStarBusinesses.org or contact Pam Boatwright at 757-399-7487 or [email protected].

475 Water Street, Suite C103A, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 (757) 399-7487, FAX (757) 397-8377 ~ www.elizabethriver.org

How to Become a Super-Star… Criteria for Recognition ~ Page 3

Chesapeake Bay Clean Up Communities throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed, along with federal Terms to Know and state government, local government, nonprofit organizations, farmers, and private businesses are making significant progress restoring and protecting the health of local waterways and the bay. On Dec. 29, 2010, the U.S.  Total Maximum Daily Load Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Chesapeake Bay Total (TMDL): a calculation that Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), a historic and comprehensive cleanup plan to determines the amount of a guide federal, state and local actions as their communities clean up the pollutant that can occur in a Chesapeake Bay and the connected streams, creeks and rivers. Specifically in waterway, but still meet Virginia the TMDL calls for a 20.5% reduction in nitrogen, 25.2% reduction in water quality standards and phosphorus and 20.8% reduction in sediment delivered to the bay. The objective is to have clean up practices, known as best management practices or ensure clean water. BMPs, in place by 2025 to reach the goal of a clean Chesapeake Bay and local waterways that meet water quality standards!  Local Area Planning Goals (LAPGs): pollutant reduction Watershed Implementation Plans goals established for local Watershed Implementation Plans (WIPs) are the roadmap for how Bay states communities. and the District of Columbia, in partnership with federal and local governments, will attain the Chesapeake Bay TMDL. Currently, Bay states are working with  Input Deck: a list of BMP local stakeholders to develop the third phase of their WIPs. The Phase III WIPs will include an update of state and federal strategies and the identification of combinations that will new pollutant reduction strategies with a special focus on sustained local address local area planning engagement and strategies. goals.

 Watershed Implementation Plans (WIPs): the holistic combination of BMP actions

and programmatic strategies aimed at reducing pollutants in local waterways to achieve the TMDL calculation.

5 Major Basins 15 Planning District Commissions 32 SWCDs 96 Localities (Counties and Cities)

Leading the Way

Virginia Planning District Commissions (PDCs) Through active engagement with local stakeholders, PDCs will develop Input Decks for urban and developed land uses that meet the LAPGs in a format that best suits the dynamic communities in their regions. It is critical that local government leaders are involved in developing the Input Decks to ensure the suite of BMPs are realistic, reflect local priorities, will benefit local communities and clearly identify the resources (e.g., funding, technical support) that are needed to get the job done.

Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) Pollutant reductions from agricultural lands are critical to meeting Phase III WIP goals. SWCDs provide CONTACTS TO KNOW critical technical assistance for farmers implementing agricultural BMPs that James Davis-Martin Darryl Glover improve and protect the Chesapeake Bay Manager, DEQ Director, Soil and Water Division, DCR quality of streams and (804) 698-4298 (804) 786-7119 rivers. SWCDs in the [email protected] [email protected] Chesapeake Bay watershed will work with local John Kennedy agricultural communities to Acting Local Gov’t Programs Manager, determine the BMPs that DEQ (804) 698-4312 are needed to achieve [email protected] water cleanup goals while also meeting the needs of farmers. Phase III WIP Resources and Tools

http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/ChesapeakeBay/Chesapeake

BayTMDL/ResourcesandTools.aspx Topics Of The Design Guidelines Handbook

1. ADA Accessibility

2. Bike And Pedestrian Access And Picnic Tables

3. Boat Access - Hand Carry Non-Motorized Ramps

4. Camping And Lodging

5. Dam Portage And Reuse

6. Fishing

7. Monitoring Stations And Testing

8. Outdoor Classrooms

9. Parking And Emergency Access

10. Piers

11. Pollinators And Habitat Areas

12. Public-Private Agreements

13. Riparian Buffers

14. Signage And Kiosks

15. Stairs And Trails

16. Stormwater Gardens

Code of Virginia Title 28.2. Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters Chapter 12. Submerged Lands

§ 28.2-1200. Ungranted beds of bays, rivers, creeks and shores of the sea to remain in common

All the beds of the bays, rivers, creeks and the shores of the sea within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth, not conveyed by special grant or compact according to law, shall remain the property of the Commonwealth and may be used as a common by all the people of the Commonwealth for the purpose of fishing, fowling, hunting, and taking and catching oysters and other shellfish. No grant shall be issued by the Librarian of Virginia to pass any estate or interest of the Commonwealth in any natural oyster bed, rock, or shoal, whether or not it ebbs bare.

Code 1950, § 62-1; 1960, c. 533; 1968, c. 659, § 62.1-1; 1992, c. 836; 1995, c. 850;1998, c. 427.

The chapters of the acts of assembly referenced in the historical citation at the end of this section may not constitute a comprehensive list of such chapters and may exclude chapters whose provisions have expired.

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