PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN FOR BLACKS RUN & COOKS CREEK TMDL ACTION PLAN
A public comment period is now open for the Blacks Run and Cooks Creek TMDL JMU Action Plan. The public comment period will run for at least 15 days, but comments will continue to be accepted year round for this action plan. Comments on the action plan are being accepted via email to stormwater@jmu.edu by mail to JMU Stormwater Cooordinator at 181 Patterson Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, or by phone at 540-568-3174.
Review and download JMU's Blacks Run and Cooks Creek TMDL Action Plan.
After the comment period, the University will incorporate feedback into the plan and submit it to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for review.
About JMU's Stormwater Management Program
In addition to JMU’s fundamental interest in maintaining an environmentally conscious campus, the university must also comply with several regulations administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Regulations governing stormwater management practices include the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (VESMP) Regulations, the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (CPBA) Regulations, and the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit Regulations. These programs were developed to ensure that construction activities and storm sewer system operation in environmentally sensitive areas are conducted in a manner that will protect and improve water quality.
It is the responsibility of the Facilities Management Engineering & Sustainability Department to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
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If you notice any illicit discharges, improper disposal or spills, have concerns about land disturbing activities, or have other potential stormwater pollution concerns, please contact our Stormwater Coordinator by phone at (540) 568-3174 or email at stormwater@jmu.edu. |
Stormwater BMP Related Resources
BMP's at the College of Business
JMU Stream Buffer Maintenance Guidebook
