• As of July 1, 2013, the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, Erosion and Sediment Control Law and the Stormwater Management Act are consolidated under the State Water Control Law and are under the jurisdication of the State Water Control Board. Please consult our crosswalk document for a listing of statutory changes.

Local Program Technical Assistance

• Local VSMP Program Development 
  • Guidance
• MS4 Permits
• Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act

Compliance Resources

• Local Program Compliance
• Local state and federal erosion and sediment control programs

Permits

• VSMP Permits

Publications for Local Government

• Virginia Stormwater Management Act 
• Erosion & Sediment Control Law 
• Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act 

Training & Certification

• Stormwater Management
• Erosion & Sediment Control
• Responsible Land Disturber
• Wastewater Operators
• Biosolids Land Applicators