Handbook Contents
Background & Purpose
History of Wetlands Management | Virginia Management Laws and Policies | Shoreline Resources Services
Laws & Jurisdictions
- Local & State: Tidal Wetlands Act |Coastal Primary Sand Dunes and Beaches Act |Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act
- State: Submerged Lands Act | Virginia Water Protection Program
- Federal: The Clean Water Act | The Coastal Zone Management Act
- Local Policies: Fairfax Living Shorelines | King George | Northampton By-Laws | York County
Permit Information
Permit Types | Joint Permit Application | JPA Required Information to be complete | Permit Databases | Permitting Fees
Being on a Board
Purpose | Know Your Role | Be a Board Member | Structure of the Board | Procedures | Decision Reviews | Integration with Other Programs | Training, Contacts & Fees
Conduct a Hearing
Permit Timeline | Hearing Procedures | Elections, Rules & Record Keeping | Form Letters
Decision Support & Technical Assistance
Comprehensive Coastal Resource Management Portals (CCRMPs) | Decision Tools | Wetlands Technical Reports | Shoreline Erosion Advisory Service (SEAS) | Who Do I Ask? - Contacts
Restoration for Resilience
Living Shorelines Permits | Story Maps | Restoration Resources | Project Funding Incentives
Compliance & Other Legal Information
Monitoring, Inspections, Compliance & Restoration | Violations & Penalties | Court Cases | Attorney General Opinions
Know Your Resources
Handbook Contents | Who Do I Ask? - Contacts | Frequently Asked Questions | Glossary | Training | Forms & Fees | Print the Handbook