Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
Board
State Water Control Board
Meeting:
Public Meeting - Watershed Cleanup Plan for Yeocomico River Watershed (Northumberland & Westmoreland Counties)

 
Meeting Details
Date / Time 2/2/2017  6:00 pm
Location Northumberland Public Library
7204 Northumberland Hwy
Heathsville, VA 22473 
Board Website http://www.deq.virginia.gov 
Agenda document agency has not posted
Minutes document minutes not taken
Disability Friendly? Yes       Deaf interpreter available upon request? Yes
Purpose of the meeting
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality will host an informational meeting to discuss the development of a cleanup plan for the Yeocomico River Watershed in Northumberland and Westmoreland Counties. This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the watershed cleanup plan by offering input and sharing information about the area and its local streams. A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Plan for the Yeocomico River watershed is being developed by DEQ and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Since portions of local streams have high levels of bacteria, they are currently listed on the state’s list of impaired waters. TMDLs for fecal coliform were developed in 2008 and now require a TMDL implementation plan. The high bacteria levels have led to the closure of shellfish harvesting in segments of these waterbodies. To restore water quality, pollutant levels must be reduced to meet the current water quality standards in Virginia. The EPA approved TMDL can be located on DEQ’s website at: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WaterQualityInformationTMDLs/TMDL/TMDLDevelopment/ApprovedTMDLReports.aspx Streams with impaired water quality include Gardner, Jackson, and Bonum Creeks, in Westmoreland County, Mill Creek in Northumberland County, and portions of the Yeocomico River. The public comment period will extend from February 2, 2017 to March 3, 2017. Written comments will be accepted by email, fax, or postal mail to the contact below. For more information, please contact the DEQ staff person listed. Additional information is also available on the DEQ web site at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WaterQualityInformationTMDLs/TMDL/TMDLImplementation.aspx
Meeting Scope
 
Public hearing to receive comment on a proposed stage
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General business of the board
 
Discuss particular regulations / chapters

Contact Information
Name / Title: Kaitlin Ranger  / NPS TMDL Coordinator
Address: DEQ Piedmont Regional Office
4949-A Cox Road
Glen Allen, 23060
Email Address: kaitlin.ranger@deq.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)527-5018    FAX: (804)527-5106    TDD: ()-