Runoff from construction sites contributes to unhealthy river and stream conditions. For the past three years - permitted construction sites in Virginia have been required to make publicly accessible Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) - a working document of construction site water quality assurances and strategies. Agency inspectors cannot be everywhere so informed citizens play a critical role in making sure SWPPP's are followed. The general permit for construction in Virginia is now up for scheduled renewal - and the state is under pressure to permanently extinguish the public's right to access to these plans.  JRA believes that disabling the public's ability to know and respond appropriately to water quality threats in their own community is not in the best interest of improved James River water quality.