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Albemarle Comprehensive Plan ADOPTED June 10, 2015 R.4.1

Reference 4: Natural Resources This information is intended to provide greater detail and background information on items described in the Natural Resources Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. Items in the reference documents are not an adopted part of the Comprehensive Plan and are subject to change.

Table of Contents

Page Number Title and Description

R.4.3 Stream Health Follows Land Use StreamWatch report that provides information on water quality and land use correlations in the Rivanna River Basin.

R.4.5 2012 Rivanna Watershed Snapshot A study conducted by the Rivanna River Basin Commission on the health of the Rivanna River watershed.

R.4.7 Rivanna River Corridor Plan – Draft Concept and Framework A recommended approach from the Rivanna River Basin Commission to help guide planning of the Rivanna River in the Pantops and Woolen Mills areas.

R.4.15 List of Natural Resource Agencies and Responsibilities A list of all agencies that are involved in natural resource management and their responsibilities for resources in Albemarle County.

R.4.21 List of River Basins and Home Watersheds Provides a list of all River Basins and their corresponding watersheds located within Albemarle County.

R.4.23 Department of Environmental Quality – Air Quality Information

Air quality information from the DEQ website taken from a monitoring station

at Albemarle High School.

R.4.27 Biodiversity Report The report provides a road-map for achieving biodiversity protection, by identifying key areas, services, and species/community groups to preserve.

R.4.29 Mountain Protection Plan Provides research and recommendations done by the Mountain Protection Committee around the goal of preserving the mountainous resources that are contained within Albemarle County.

R.4.31 Local Climate Action Planning Process (LCAPP) Report The report provides a local energy profile and strategies to reduce emissions.


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STREAM HEALTH FOLLOWS LAND USE

Key findings from StreamWatch’s Study of the Rivanna basin, Stream Health Follows Land Use, can be found by accessing the following link:

http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Comp_Plan_Round_4/R43StreamHealthFollowsLandUse.pdf




2012 RIVANNA WATERSHED SNAPSHOT

The 2012 Rivanna River Basin Commission 2012 Rivanna Watershed Snapshot can be found by accessing the following link:

http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Comp_Plan_Round_4/R452012RivannaWatershedSnapshot.pdf




July 9, 2013

RIVANNA RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN

490 WESTFIELD ROAD

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901

(434) 971-7722 (973) 201-7722 (FAX)

www.rivannariverbasin.org ALBEMARLE COUNTY

Duane Snow

Rodney Thomas

Richard

Randolph

CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

Dave Norris Dede Smith

Keith

Lancaster

FLUVANNA COUNTY

Joe Chesser Bob Ullenbrucht

Marvin Moss, Chair

GREENE COUNTY

Jim Frydl, Vice Chair

Eddie Dean Carl Schmitt

CULPEPER SWCD

J. Robert Brame, III, Treasurer

THOMAS JEFFERSON SWCD

Lonnie Murray

Chairs of Boards of Supervisors and Planning Commissions of Albemarle, Greene,

and Fluvanna and Charlottesville

Good afternoon,

On behalf of the Rivanna River Basin Commission, I am enclosing a white paper

drafted by RRBC staff in April 2013 that outlines its recommended approach for

conducting river watershed planning (and its subset, river corridor planning) for the

Rivanna River.

Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville have agreed to include this

document as an appendix to their updated comprehensive plans. We urge the elected

bodies of these two localities to include it in the final comprehensive plans.

RRBC also recommendation that Fluvanna County and Greene County, soon to

embark on updates to your comprehensive plans, include this document in your

comprehensive plans.

The enclosed guidance document, if adopted by all four Rivanna jurisdictions, would

provide foundation for watershed planning that is consistent throughout the Rivanna

watershed.

Sincerely,

Marvin Moss, Chair

Copy to:

Mr. Tom Foley, Albemarle County Administrator

Mr. Mark Graham, Albemarle Director of Community Development Mr. Maurice

Jones, Charlottesville City Manager

Mr. Jim Tolbert, Director, Charlottesville Neighborhood Development Services Mr.

John Barkley, Greene County Administrator

Mr. Bart Svoboda, Greene County Planning Director Mr. Steve Nichols, Fluvanna

County Administrator

Ms. Allyson Finchum, Fluvanna County Planning Director

Encl: RRBC Rivanna River Corridor Planning_Framework_13Jul09.pdf

http://www.rivannariverbasin.org/


Rivanna River Corridor Plan – Draft Concept and Framework

Introduction

Noting the escalating interest over the last year in the Rivanna River, and especially in Rivanna river corridor

planning, the Rivanna River Basin Commission (RRBC) has taken the opportunity to assemble some resources that

could be helpful to the localities that are part of the Rivanna watershed in conducting these types of planning

activities.

This information is being forwarded to all the Rivanna localities (the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle, Greene

and Fluvanna counties) so that it may be included by reference in comprehensive planning and implementation

documents.

What is River Corridor Planning?

River corridor planning is a component of watershed management that focuses on the “river corridor” to achieve

specific river management goals and objectives.

FEMA describes the river corridor as that which “includes the width of the channel in which water flows and is

typically expanded to account for the extensive influence of the watercourse into the surrounding

landscape…corridors also allow the free movement of wildlife from area to area within the region, help control

erosion and river sedimentation, and help absorb floodwaters.”

The river corridor may be defined – and river corridor planning may focus on -- the floodplain, floodway, or land

adjacent to and outward from the river channel, floodplain, or floodway to a defined extent (1/4, ½, 1 mile, etc.) It

may include major tributaries or even all tributaries. It may be a part of a comprehensive watershed management

plan that addresses the entire watershed, not just the defined corridor.

A Guide to River Corridor Management Plans, published by New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services in

1997, lists several definitions of river corridors (Table 1).

Table 1. Approaches to Determining River Corridor Width (Adapted from NHDES 1997)

Approach Measure of River Corridor Boundary

National Park Services, Wild,

Scenic, and Recreation River

Program Guidelines

¼ mile from the ordinary high water mark on each side of the river

FEMA 100 or 500 year floodplain

New Hampshire Department of

Environmental Services River

Program Guidelines

Land area located within a distance of 1,320 feet (1/4 mile) of the normal

high water mark on either side of the river or to the landward extent of the

100 year floodplain, whichever is larger

Towns Boundaries of each town that border the river

Identifiable Features Roads, railroads, development, and natural geographic features in cliffs

Natural Systems Watershed boundary of the river, or the extent of unique habitats or

natural communities

A river corridor plan may have a variety of goals and objectives including:

preservation and enhancement of water quality and habitat;

providing for nature-based recreational opportunities;

establishing a framework for future growth; and



Providing a forum to advise local government in land use planning and decision-making.

It may also serve as a guiding document to create strategic financial investments across multiple jurisdictions. 1

The City of Charlottesville has identified the following five goals for river corridor planning in its Draft Rivanna River

Initiative (see http://www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx?page=3366)2

1. Reconcile all prior river planning efforts into a cohesive plan of action for the City’s portion of the

Rivanna River

2. Present a concise vision for the Rivanna River and adjacent properties. 3. Explore the river’s value as a resource for economic development.

4. Respect the river’s role in the region’s ecosystem, as well as the natural beauty the river contributes to

the Charlottesville community.

5. Engage in a coordinated planning effort embraced by both the City and Albemarle County.

What is at stake?

As population in the region increases, demands of growth and development put pressure on all of our natural

resources, including the river. Over half of the streams assessed in the watershed are impaired. Without a cohesive

plan, we risk the chance of further degradation that in turn create public health issues and discourage recreational

uses, thus limiting potential economic benefits that accrue from a scenic, healthy waterway. By not acting, we may

loose the opportunity to leverage the momentum and potential for joint collaboration between Charlottesville City

and Albemarle County as we plan for increased demands through a thoughtful, comprehensive planning process that

recognizes the competing and complementary uses of the river.

Who should be Involved?

The Rivanna River flows from its headwaters in Greene County, through Albemarle County and the City of

Charlottesville, to Fluvanna County where it enters the James River at Columbia, Virginia. As such, the Rivanna River

corridor plan should include governments, academic institutions, non-profits and NGO, and residents in the Rivanna

River watershed (see Table 2). Regardless of how we define the river corridor, we must take a “whole-watershed”

approach because what we do in one part of the river affects the entire watershed.

Table 2. Potential Stakeholders

Agency/ Organization/Department Expertise/Viewpoint

City of Charlottesville: Site plan design review and approval

NDS Urban planning, zoning administration

Parks and Recreation, Park planning and maintenance Environmental Administration and Stormwater management Economic Development Neighborhood and community development Albemarle County Land use planning Community Development Economic development Parks and Recreation, Greenways &

Blueways Manager

Watershed Resources Management

Economic Development

Greene County

Planning

Zoning

1 NHDES, 1997; VRWO, 2010; VRMP, 2010

2 Rivanna River Initiative, accessed on March 7, 2013.

http://www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx?page=3366)2



Fluvanna County

Planning

Parks & Recreation

RWSA Protect drinking water resource for rate payers

UVa

PVCC

Innovative design/use ideas

Recreational activities for student body

RCS

JRA

River advocacy

Education/outreach

TNC

PEC

Land protection (easements), acquisition, science-based resource

management

Natural resources protection (Albemarle and Greene counties)

StreamWatch Water quality, habitat, and stream conditions monitoring and studies

TJPDC Regional perspective

Planning expertise

RRBC River and watershed-based coordinating entity (statutory-based)

Watershed perspective

Rivanna-focused data Elected officials outreach/education

Natural resources protection

TJSWCD, CSWCD Agriculture perspective/work with farmers

Riparian landowners Property value, privacy, encroachment concerns

Chamber of Commerce

Local developers

Virginia Farm Bureau

Virginia Cooperative Extension

Wine Growers Association

Private development

Economic growth

Farmers Viticulturists

Local food growers

Rivanna Trails Foundation Fluvanna

Heritage Trail Foundation

Recreation, public access and land protection, especially river and

stream corridor

Residents Recreation

Scenic beauty/aesthetics

Quality of life

Conservation values

Public access and river access (hiking, boating)

Health, public safety

What are the Barriers?

Potential in-stream conflicts among varying interests including: o Environmental/ecosystem services o Habitat/natural community o Private development/economic development o Preservation/historic resources o Education/outreach o Recreation o Scenic beauty

Pollution and impaired streams may inhibit recreational uses

Existing by-right uses of river corridor parcels Legacy industrial sites and landfill properties adjacent to the river



Funding implementation of a plan

Public perception: “Not another plan!”

Data gaps that make obtaining a complete picture of the corridor and

Planning options may be difficult due to jurisdictional differences/perspectives/needs and inter-

jurisdictional relationships

Lack of clarity of roles, relationships, and funding of and for the three Rivanna-based organizations

Perception that a well-buffered and protected river is contrary to economic development along the river

Resistance to urban core localities (Albemarle and Charlottesville) planning with upstream and

downstream neighboring localities

What are the Opportunities?

Build on the existing momentum surrounding the Rivanna River including: o Recently published 2012 Rivanna Watershed Snapshot and accompanying Technical Report (that

includes data gaps, methodology of analyses used)

o The Rivanna River Vortex project, which looked at the design of a 3-mile stretch of the river; year of the Rivanna at UVa School or Architecture

o Charlottesville City stormwater utility fee and Albemarle County’s consideration of such a fee o Expanding trails, including the opening of the Old Mills Trail in November 2012 o Chesapeake Bay watershed implementation planning o Local TMDL implementation plans (Cville Streams, Moores Creek) o Rivanna Conservation Society’s “Can You Swim Here?” campaign o RCS Extreme Watershed Makeover planned for fall 2013 in Moores Creek watershed o Bacteria monitoring by StreamWatch and continued monitoring for aquatic bugs

o New state stormwater regulations to go into effect in 2014 and local governments response o TJPDC’s 1-Community project looking at the livability of the Cville, Albemarle County, and MPO

o New buffer protections in Fluvanna County and intent to do the same in Greene County

City of Charlottesville and County of Albemarle 1-‐Community Project joint planning commission

recommendation that joint river corridor planning is 1 of 2 highest/immediate priorities for continued

joint planning activities that should take place

Engage stakeholders, including three Rivanna-based organizations (RCS, StreamWatch, RRBC)

Expanding scientific understanding of the river and natural resources through monitoring programs

Originally proposed in the 1998 State of the Basin Report (TJPDC) and subsequently included in RRBC

2011 Strategic Plan and FY13 Work plan

Build on existing planning and implementation efforts: Fluvanna Heritage Trail, Albemarle County Blueways Plan, Rivanna Trails Foundation

Description of Recommended Process

The Rivanna River Basin Commission offers the following the steps outlined below to guide the development of a

Rivanna River corridor plan:

1. Convene a stakeholder advisory committee under the auspices of the RRBC that includes all four

localities and a representation of special interests and stakeholders

2. Define the study area, or corridor, and the components of the plan, likely to be (3 through 6 below) 3. Create a public outreach plan and determine method to solicit public input

4. Identify existing conditions, regulatory framework, opportunities/constraints

a. Understand land use/land cover within the corridor (protected lands, growth areas, commercial,

residential, etc.)

b. Existing planning tools (protection overlays, entrance corridors, floodplain/water protection) c. Water quality and water quantity (discharges/withdrawals)



d. Natural features (wetlands, critical slopes, rare, threatened and endangered species)

5. Define vision, goals, actions, and timeframe for implementation with public involvement

6. Define accountability, roles, and responsibilities, planning updates

7. Proceed with the formal process for boards and council review and endorsement

8. Implement plan, assess progress, update plan as needed

Possible Next Steps

1. Encourage City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County to include river corridor planning as an

implementation goal in their 2013 comprehensive plan updates

2. Discuss opportunities for coordinated river corridor planning with staff and elected officials from Greene

and Fluvanna counties; review comprehensive plan and county work plans for opportunities to dovetail

existing efforts (e.g., riparian buffer ordinance in Greene County)

3. Identify core planning team to seek dedicated funding

Rivanna Resources

See: www.rivannariverbasin.org for Rivanna River and watershed information, data and studies, especially:

http://www.rivannariverbasin.org/studies-reports.php for

2012 Rivanna Watershed Snapshot, RRBC, and Snapshot Technical Report, March 2013 Rivanna

Healthy Waters Pilot Project, Rivanna River Basin Commission, 2010

Draft Moores Creek Implementation Plan 2012 Update, DCR and RRBC, 2012.

Final Draft Moores Creek, Lodge Creek, Meadow Creek, and Schenks Branch Watersheds TMDL Implementation Plan;

Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, DCR and DEQ, 2012

Land Use Study Technical Report: Land Use and Stream Health in the Rivanna Basin 2007-‐2009, StreamWatch, 2011.

Development of Building Blocks to Prescribe Ecological Flows for the Rivanna River Watershed, The Nature

Conservancy, 2006.

Rivanna River Restoration Project, Phase I Final Report: Woolen Mills Dam Breach Study, Rivanna Conservation

Society, 2005.

Rivanna Watershed Conservation Area Plan, TNC, 2003

South Fork Rivanna Reservoir and Watershed, Reflecting on 36 Years, Anticipating 50 Years, Bowler, Stephen,

Prepared for Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority; County of Albemarle, VA; Albemarle County Service Authority; and

City of Charlottesville, VA, 2003.

Rivanna Watershed Needs Assessment, The Institute for Environmental Negotiation, 2002.

Rivanna River Basin Project: State of the Basin, Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, 1998.

Examples of River Corridor Planning

1999 Appomattox River Corridor Plan

Relevance to Rivanna River: Major tributary of the James River; portion designated as Scenic River

http://www.rivannariverbasin.org/

http://www.rivannariverbasin.org/studies-



Corridor Area: 22-miles long; 750-feet on the edge of the 100-foot flood plain with some variation

Goals: Healthy ecosystem; private interests; preservation; education; economic development; public

interests Timeframe: Ongoing

Process: Crater Coastal Resources Management Task Force, the Appomattox River Corridor Working

Group and the general public through three workshops.

2012 Colorado River Corridor Plan (Texas)

Relevance to Rivanna River: Coordinate regional and local planning efforts; larger corridor; more recent

plan (2012)

Corridor Area: 30,565-acres; 32-mile stretch of river Goals: Conserve and protect natural resources; improve quality of life; provide improved mobility and

transportation choices

Timeframe: 25 years Process: Utilized a consultant (Bosse & Associates); local river authority; city and county

Highlights: Identified existing conditions; regulatory framework; opportunities and constraints; and

summary of critical issues for each of the following key elements: land use; water quality and supply;

transportation; and parks and land conservation. Provided a table identifying strategies, objectives,

tools/policies implementation, and timeframe. Considered the importance of current land use within

the corridor (residential, commercial, agriculture, recreational, etc.)

Exeter River Corridor and Watershed Management Plan

Relevance to Rivanna River: Focus is the entire watershed; references a “Natural Resources Inventory,”

similar to the 2012 Rivanna Snapshot Technical Report

Corridor Area: Exeter River watershed (watershed, not corridor?) size not identified)

Priorities: Water quality and quantity; wildlife habitats and natural community; scenic, recreation,

historical resources; education and outreach

Timeframe: 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 Process: Exeter River Local Advisory Committee; mailed out questionnaires to gather public input

References

New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) (1997) A Guide to River Corridor

Management Plans (1997) Accessed March 5, 2013. Available at

http://des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/pip/publications/co/documents/r-co-97-3.pdf

Vermillion River Watershed Organization (VRWO) (2010) Vermillion River Corridor Plan. Accessed

March 5, 2013. Available at

http://vermillionriverwatershed.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=67

Vermont River Management Program (VRMP) (2010) Vermont Agency of Natural Resources River

Corridor Planning Guide to Identify and Develop River Corridor Protection and Restoration Projects.

Accessed March 5, 2013. Available at

http://www.vtwaterquality.org/rivers/docs/rv_rivercorridorguide.pdf

http://des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/pip/publications/co/documents/r-

http://vermillionriverwatershed.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=67

http://www.vtwaterquality.org/rivers/docs/rv_rivercorridorguide.pdf


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LIST OF NATURAL RESOURCE AGENCIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

Agencies Responsible for Water Resources in Virginia Virginia has an intricate web of agencies responsible for different aspects of water resources management. The following table summarizes these major agencies and their chief responsibilities with regard to surface water and groundwater management in Albemarle County:

Water Resources: Agencies & Responsibilities

LEVEL OF

GOVT.

AGENCY

RESPONSIBILITY/FUNCTION

Surface Water

Groundwater

LOCAL

Albemarle County

Land use & comprehensive planning to protect water.

Implementers of erosion control, storm water, reservoir protection, and flood plain ordinances.

First responder for most hazardous materials spills (Fire & Rescue).

Land use & comprehensive planning to protect water.

Can require verification of adequate quantity for new development and water quality testing for building permits.

Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA)

Wholesaler of drinking water and wastewater treatment for urban areas. Two customers are ACSA and the City.

Makes decisions regarding future water supply planning and selection.

Authorized to construct and operate facilities for potable water and wastewater.

Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA)

Retailer of drinking water and wastewater collection for urban areas.

Leadership on water conservation program.

May have responsibility to take over failed community wells or hookup those communities to public system.

REGION

Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC)

Conduct regional studies, e.g., build-out analysis, Rivanna Basin Project.

Conduct regional studies, e.g., DRASTIC mapping, Pesticide study.


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GOVT.

AGENCY


Surface Water

Groundwater

Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District (TJSWCD)

Provides technical assistance for BMPs.

Administers cost-share program for agricultural BMPs.

Conducts educational programs.

Assists with Agricultural Stewardship Act investigations.

Administers agricultural part of County’s stream buffer ordinance.

BMPs may also benefit groundwater.

STATE

Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Conducts water quality monitoring and issues reports. Maintains water quality standards.

Issues permits for point source discharges, stream/wetland impacts, and water withdrawals (instream flow protection).

Pollution response. Chief responder to petroleum products in water.

Underground and above-ground storage tank registration and leak investigation & remediation.

Pollution response. Administers anti-

degradation policy.

Virginia Department of Health (VDH)

Issues permits for water and wastewater system improvements.

Issues permits for water supplies (including wells) and sewage disposal systems (including septic systems).

Division of Mineral Resources (DMR)

Surficial and bedrock geology mapping.

Assists with special projects (e.g., Pilot Groundwater Study).

Pilot project to produce groundwater data base for Albemarle County.


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LEVEL OF

GOVT.

AGENCY


Surface Water

Groundwater

Department of Conservation & Recreation - Division of Soil & Water Conservation (DCR-DSWC)

Lead agency on nonpoint source programs, including grant administration.

Administers Erosion and Sediment Control Act and Stormwater Management Act.

Lead agency for soil and water districts.

Nonpoint source programs related to groundwater, including administering grants.

Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Department (CBLAD)

Administers Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. Maintains Local Assistance Manual for Act implementation.

Reviews state agency projects that impact RPA streams.

Some aspects of Local Assistance Manual are relevant for groundwater protection.

Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC)

Clearinghouse agency for Joint Permit Application for projects that impact streams & wetlands.

Department of Game & Inland Fisheries (DGIF)

Provides input on Joint Permit Applications, especially where stream flow and endangered species are involved.

Conducts studies on fisheries and habitat.

Oversight over fisheries and boating.

Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF)

Technical assistance and cost-share for forestry BMPs.

Assistance on special projects, e.g. stream restoration.

Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE)

Technical assistance to farmers, land managers, and residents on fertilizer/pesticide use and BMPs.

Active with educational program for farmers for groundwater protection.

Provided voluntary well testing program in Albemarle in 1995.


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LEVEL OF

GOVT.

AGENCY


Surface Water

Groundwater

Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (VDACS)

Lead agency on Agricultural Stewardship Act.

Implements the Pesticide Control Act and maintains the Pesticide Control Board to regulate the manufacture, sale, application, and storage of pesticides.

Lead agency on Agricultural Stewardship Act.

Lead agency for pesticide management with regard to groundwater.

Department of Emergency Services (DES)

Response and technical assistance to locality on hazardous materials spills.

Oversees federal SARA Title III provisions and Local Emergency Planning Committee.

FEDERAL

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)

Lead agency for wetlands and stream crossings permits (Section 404 of the Clean Water Act).

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Administers Clean Water Act. Virginia has primacy over most CWA programs, but EPA has oversight and veto authority.

Develops and administers programs for wellhead protection.

Ultimate responsibility for anti-degradation policy.

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Technical assistance for agricultural stewardship activities.

Administers conservation provisions of the Farm Bill.

Administers Emergency Watershed Project for flood response.

Active with educational programs to assist farmers with groundwater protection.

U.S. Geological Survey

Conducts studies of surface water and Chesapeake Bay.

Maintains stream gauge network.

Produces annual water resources data reports.

Responsible for topographic maps.

Cost-share with localities on special projects.

Studies flooding and debris flow incidents.

Conducts studies of surface and bedrock geology and hydrogeology.

Produces annual water resources data reports.


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LEVEL OF

GOVT.

AGENCY


Surface Water

Groundwater

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Administers Flood Insurance Program and maintains flood plain maps.

Provides funding for flood relief, including transportation projects (e.g., Sugar Hollow road and bridges).


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LIST OF RIVER BASINS AND HOME WATERSHEDS

South Anna River 30. Happy Creek

Rappahannock River Basin

Rapidan River 31. Blue Run

Middle James River Basin

North Fork Rivanna River 1. Lynch River 2. Beaverdam Creek 3. Preddy Creek 4. North Fork Rivanna River South Fork Rivanna River 5. Moorman’s River 6. Doyle's River 7. Rocky Creek 8. Buck Mountain Creek 9. Beaver Creek 10. Lickinghole Creek 11. Stockton Creek 12. Mechums River 13. Ivy Creek 14. Powell Creek 15. South Fork Rivanna River

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York River Basin


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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY – AIR QUALITY INFORMATION

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality conducts air quality monitoring at several

stations throughout the state. The link below provides local air quality information from a

monitoring station at Albemarle High School.

http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Developmen

t/Forms/Comp_Plan_Round_4/AirQualityinCharlottesville.pdf

http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Comp_Plan_Round_4/AirQualityinCharlottesville.pdf

http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Comp_Plan_Round_4/AirQualityinCharlottesville.pdf


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BIODIVERSITY REPORT

The 2004 Biodiversity Report can be found by accessing the following links: Biodiversity Work Group Report Biodiversity Work Group Summary Biodiversity Work Group Appendices

http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Comp_Plan_Round_4/R423BiodiversityWorkGroupReportmainbw.pdf

http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Comp_Plan_Round_4/R423BiodiversityWorkGroupReportsummary.pdf

http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Comp_Plan_Round_4/R423BiodiversityWorkGroupappendices.pdf


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MOUNTAIN PROTECTION PLAN

The Mountain Protection Plan is available and can be accessed at the following location:

http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Comp_Plan_Round_4/R425MountainProtectionPlan.pdf




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LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING PROCESS (LCAPP) REPORT

The 2011 Local Climate Action Planning Process Report can be found by accessing the following link: http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Comp_Plan_Round_4/R427LocalClimateActionPlanningProcess.pdf

http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Comp_Plan_Round_4/R427LocalClimateActionPlanningProcess.pdf

http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Comp_Plan_Round_4/R427LocalClimateActionPlanningProcess.pdf


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