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                                                                             FY 1995    SOUTHERN WATERSHED AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN -
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                            -HAMPTON'ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION

               CHESAPEAKE                                          POQUOSON
                   DR. ALAN P. KRASNOFF                               GORDON'C. HELSEL, JR.
                   W. JOE NEWMAN                                      VACANCY
                   CLARENCE: V.'CUFFEE
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               FRANKLIN                                               J. THOMAS BENN, III
                   ROBERT-E. HARRELL                                  RONALD W-. MASSIE
                   ROWLAND L.,TAYLOR                                  P. WARD ROBINETT, JIT.

              -GLOUCESTER COUNTY                                   SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
                   GRAHAM C. 13LAKE                                   MICHA EL-W. JOHNSON'
                   WILLIAM, H. 'WHITLEY                             :'CHARLETON W. SYKES

               HAMPTON                                             SUFFOLK
                   ..JAMES L. EASON                                   MARIAN B. ROGERS
                   DR. MAMIE- E. LOCKE,                               MYLES E. STANDISH
                   ROBERT J. O'NEILL, JR.
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               ISLE OF WIGHT'COUNTY                                   JOHN A. BAUM
                   W. DOUGLAS CASKEY-',                               LINWOOD 0. BRANCH, III
                   'ROBERT C. ^CLAUD, SR.                             W. W., HARRISON, JR.
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                   DAVID L. SISK                                      NANCY K. PARKER
                   .-SANFORD B. WANNER:                               JAMES K. SPORE'

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               ARTHUR L. COLLINS                       EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY


               JOHN M.CARLOCK
                                                       DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL AND
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                SOUTHERN WATERSHED AREA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

                                            PHASE 11


                                        FINAL REPORT







                 This report was produced, in part, through financial assistance from
                the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality pursuant to Virginia
               Coastal Resources Management Program Grant Number NA570ZO561-01
                from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of
                 Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, under the Coastal Zone
                 Management Act of 1972, as amended. The views expressed herein
                   are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views
                                of NOAA or any of its subagencies.

                 Preparation of this report was included in the HRPDC Work Program
                   for FY 1995-1996, approved by the Commission at its Executive
                    Committee Meeting of March 18,1995, and the HRPDC Work
                    Program for FY 1996-1997, approved by the Commission at its
                          Executive Committee Meeting of March 20,1996.













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                                      TABLE OF CONTENTS




          1.   INTRODUCTION     .................................................      1

          11.  OVERVIEW OF THE WORK OF THE COMMITTEES          .....................   1


               A. LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE           ....................   1

               B. WATER QUALITY TASK FORCE        .................................    2


          Ill. MAJOR PROJECT INITIATIVES     .....................................     4


               A. SOUTHERN WATERSHED AGENCY SURVEY            ......................   4

               B. FURTHER REFINEMENT OF WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
                     GOALS AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION          ..............   4

               C. RECOMMENDATIONS ON ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL STUDIES            ........  7

               D.  PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION     ....................................     8

               E.  PUBLIC EDUCATION     ..........................................     9

               F.  INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS          ..........................    9

               G.  INTERGOVERNMENTAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE           ...............  10

               H.  INFORMATION EXCHANGE WITH NORTH CAROLINA          ..............  10

          IV.  FUTURE PLANS     ................................................     11



          APPENDIX A - ANALYSIS OF THE WATER QUALITY MONITORING NETWORK
                        IN THE SOUTHERN WATERSHED AREA         ....................  13


          APPENDIX B - SUMMARY OF THE SOUTHERN WATERSHED AGENCY
                        SURVEY    ..............................................     38


          APPENDIX C - MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN VIRGINIA BEACH
                        AND CHESAPEAKE      .....................................    59











                         SOUTHERN WATERSHED AREA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM


                                                       PHASE 11


                                                   FINAL REPORT


                    INTRODUCTION


                           Through Phase 11 of the Southern Watershed Area Management Program
                    (SWAMP), the Cities of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, working with the Hampton
                    Roads Planning District Commission, have been able to build upon the cooperative
                    accomplishments made in Phase I of the project. The first phase of the project was
                    largely focused on creating a framework for the two cities to work together. This was
                    accomplished through the creation of a set of goals and objectives for management
                    of the Southern Watershed Area (SWA) and a Memorandum of Agreement that was
                    signed in the fall of 1995. In Phase 11 progress has been made in several different
                    areas including the completion of a survey of agencies working in the Southern
                    Watershed Area, the creation of a Water Quality Task Force and efforts to
                    implement the goals and objectives created in Phase 1. In addition, the foundation
                    for Phase III of the project has been established. Phase III will involve increased
                    community participation and education.

                    OVERVIEW OF THE WORK OF THE COMMITTEES


                    A.     Local Govemment Advisory Committee:

                                  Throughout Phase 11 of the project the Local Government Advisory
                           Committee (LGAC) has continued to guide the Southern Watershed Area
                           Management Program. In monthly meetings representatives from the
                           planning, public works, public utilities and agriculture departments in
                           Chesapeake and Virginia Beach discuss and analyze issues pertaining to
                           the SWA. These meetings have resulted in an improved understanding of
                           the problems facing the SWA and insight into possible solutions. The LGAC
                           has also worked together to define the mission of the Water Quality Task
                           Force and to develop a scope of work for the next phase of SWAMP.

                                  One of the most valuable aspects of SWAMP is the forum that it
                           provides for discussion between representatives of the two Cities of issues
                           that affect the SWA. The monthly meetings foster a degree of
                           communication between the two localities that would not occur otherwise.
                           Although it is difficult to quantify the impact of these discussions on the
                           formulation of policy or the functioning of programs in the two localities, it is
                           safe to say that the dialog between the two cities has an affect. An example
                           of this is the interaction that has taken place between the SWAMP project
                           and the Comprehensive Plan revision processes that are underway in the
                           two cities. In the case of Virginia Beach a meeting was held to address








                             environmental issues as they relate to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Clay
                             Bernick, a member of the LGAC, attended the meeting and was able to bring
                             information concerning the goals and objectives of SWAMP to the table. At
                             the meeting several issues pertinent to the SWA were discussed, including
                             the need for controlled burning for habitat management and the desire to link
                             existing preservation areas into a contiguous buffer system. Mr. Bernick
                             reported the results of the Comprehensive Plan meeting back to the LGAC.
                             This information was subsequently integrated into the planning process for
                             the next phase of SWAMP. This example highlights the interaction that is
                             developing between local planning processes and the SWAMP project.

                     B.      Water Quality Task Force:

                                    The Water Quality Task Force (WQTF) was created to analyze
                             existing water quality data, critique the existing monitoring network and make
                             recommendations on future actions. The Task Force includes
                             representatives from the Department of Environmental Quality, United
                             States Fish and Wildlife Service, the United States Geological Survey, the
                             Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, the Department of
                             Conservation and Recreation/Division of Natural Heritage, The Nature
                             Conservancy, Back Bay Restoration Foundation, Department of
                             Conservation and Recreation/Division of Soil and Water Conservation, the
                             Hampton Roads Sanitation District and the Cities of Virginia Beach and
                             Chesapeake. The first meeting took place on February 23, 1996. The goals
                             for the first meeting were as follows:

                                            Evaluate existing water quality data and determine its
                                            sufficiency for identifying current water quality problems and
                                            pollution sources in the Southern Watershed Area. Determine
                                            if the existing data set is sufficient to answer critical watershed
                                            management questions.

                                            Identify deficiencies and gaps in the existing water quality
                                            data. The gaps could be due to a wide variety of reasons,
                                            including geographic areas with insufficient monitoring or
                                            incompatibility between data sets due to different collection
                                            methods or research goals.

                                            Outline a process for creating a data set that is sufficient to
                                            improve understanding of the linkages between land use
                                            patterns and water quality in the SWA. Specific areas of
                                            interest include the creation of a more extensive water quality
                                            monitoring network, creation of a common repository for water
                                            quality data and improved communication and coordination
                                            between agencies performing water quality testing and
                                            research in the SWA.


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                          The first meeting began with representatives from Virginia Beach and
                          Chesapeake providing an overview of land use trends and significant
                          planning issues in the SWA. Then representatives from each of the
                          participating organizations provided a synopsis of the water quality
                          monitoring and data analysis activities that they are involved in. The meeting
                          ended with discussion of cause and effect relationships between land use
                          patterns and water quality in the SWA. The general conclusions of the
                          meeting are as follows:

                                         Sufficient information does not yet exist to fully understand the
                                         linkages between land use activities and water quality.
                                         However, several studies currently under way will provide
                                         additional insight.

                                         Existing monitoring programs are targeted at a variety of
                                         different goals and the coordination between the programs is
                                         not strong enough.

                                         It was pointed out that while the land use/water quality
                                         linkages are not well understood in the SWA, data from
                                         studies of structural and nonstructural BMPs in other regions
                                         may be applicable to the SWA.

                                  Following the first meeting the HRPDC staff collected and analyzed
                          information on the monitoring practices of the agencies on the Task Force.
                          This analysis resulted in a set of matrices and maps that summarize the
                          aggregate monitoring network. A copy of the tables and matrices is included
                          in Appendix 1.

                                 The second meeting of the Task Force took place on May 1-4, 1996.
                          The HRPDC staff presented the results of the research into water quality
                          monitoring in the Southern Watershed Area. The presentation featured a set
                          of maps showing the location of water and sediment sampling sites, a table
                          describing the parameter sets analyzed by various agencies, a set of tables
                          describing the details of the monitoring programs in each subwatershed in
                          the SWA, and a set of matrices that provide an element by element
                          comparison of each parameter set. This analysis resulted in an improved
                          understanding of the interrelationships and overlaps in the existing
                          monitoring programs. After the presentation the group discussed future
                          direction for the monitoring programs. The discussion yielded a consensus
                          that a detailed statistical analysis of the existing water quality data sets is
                          needed to provide insight into land use/water quality relationships and the
                          design of future monitoring programs. (Note: The first step in this analysis
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                    MAJOR PROJECT INITIATIVES


                    A.      Southern Watershed Agency Survey:
                                   At the direction of the Local Government Advisory Committee the
                            HRPDC staff completed a survey of 24 agencies working in the SWA. The
                            survey was designed to answer the following questions:

                                   0      What are the research and regulatory programs underway in
                                          the SWA?


                                   0      Who maintains what information on the SWA?


                                   0      Which agencies are working together?

                                   0      What are the information needs of agencies working in the
                                          SWA?


                                   0      How can data consistency and interagency coordination be
                                          improved?

                            The responses to the survey varied from multi-page typewritten documents
                            to handwritten notes. In order to facilitate better understanding of the
                            responses a set of single page summaries was prepared. Each summary
                            sheet contains a listing of programs that the agency is involved in, the data
                            bases that the agency maintains and a section dealing with interagency
                            communication. The summary sheets are included in Appendix 11.

                    B.      Further Refinement of Watershed Management Goals and Strategies for
                            Implementation:

                                   In Phase I of SWAMP a set of goals and objectives for management
                            of the SWA were developed. Two of the tasks outlined for Phase I I were the
                            refinement of the goals and objectives and the development of strategies for
                            their implementation. Through a series of discussions and meetings the
                            LGAC and the WQTF have worked towards the development of strategies
                            for the implementation of the goals. As a result of this process the goals and
                            objectives have been sharpened and more completely defined. The following
                            are examples of both the refinement of the goals and the development of
                            plans for implementation.

                            Goal A: Water Quality should be Protected and Enhanced for Water
                            Supplies and Natural Resource Conservation.

                                          Through the work of the Water Quality Task Force the
                                          following conclusions have been reached:

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                                       A solid understanding of the linkages between the land use
                                       patterns and water quality in the SWA does not yet exist.

                                       The LGAC and the WQTF will continue to work together to
                                       develop a better understanding of the existing water quality
                                       data sets with the long range goal of improving the monitoring
                                       network and ultimately the understanding of water quality
                                       issues in the SWA.


                                       Despite the lack of a sufficient understanding of the land
                                       use/water quality link, there are many proven and effective
                                       Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can be applied now
                                       in the SWA to protect water quality.

                                The investigation of water quality issues has been an iterative
                                process where the analysis of existing programs and technical data
                                has lead both to a refinement of goals and to improved insight into
                                how to implement the existing goals and objectives.

                         Goal   B: Preserve Open Lands to Help Protect and Enhance Water
                         Quality:

                                Several opportunities are being investigated including linking existing
                                preservation areas in the SWA and establishing a buffer and corridor
                                system to preserve habitat and insure that management options such
                                as the use of controlled burns remain viable.


                         Goal C: Ensure Compatibility of Recreational Activities and Commerce
                         with Natural Resource Protection:


                                Efforts in this area include the investigation of options for nature
                                based tourism and other forms of sustainable economic development
                                and the discussion of the possibility of a visitor center in the SWA to
                                support educational and recreational programs. Phase I I I of SWAMP
                                will include a study of several possible sustainable economic
                                development initiatives.

                         Goal D: The Character of the Southern Watershed Area Should Remain
                         Rural while Providing for Rural Residential Development:

                                The LGAC has discussed this issue extensively. Both Virginia Beach
                                and Chesapeake consider preservation of the rural character of the
                                SWA to be a high priority, and this will be reflected in the
                                Comprehensive Plan revisions underway in both Cities. Phase III of
                                SWAMP will include a study of development controls intended to








                                   preserve rural character in rapidly developing areas. Examples from
                                   both inside and outside the State of Virginia will be compared with the
                                   development controls currently in use in the SWA.

                            Goal E: Agricultural and Forestal Activities in the Southern Watershed
                            should be Sustained and Encouraged:

                                   The discussion and investigation of sustainable economic
                                   development initiatives has included agricultural and forestal
                                   activities as a focus. The Phase III study of this topic will include an
                                   investigation of organic farming as a method of both preserving
                                   agriculture and protecting water quality in the SWA. Although not
                                   directly related to the current SWAMP project, the Virginia Beach
                                   Agriculture Reserve Program is an important initiative that will be
                                   integrated into SWAMP where possible.

                            Other Examples of Implementation of the Goals and Objectives
                            Developed in Phase 1:

                                          In many cases the actions of the individuals participating in the
                                   LGAC and the research and analysis produced by the SWAMP
                                   project have an impact on local programs and policy. The following
                                   are examples of this phenomenon:

                                                 Federal resource agencies paid special attention to the
                                                 SWAMP program as a part of the environmental review
                                                 associated with the Virginia             Department of
                                                 Transportation's Route 168 project in Chesapeake. The
                                                 SWAMP program was viewed as an indicator of the
                                                 City's commitment to protecting water quality and the
                                                 control of secondary impacts associated with the
                                                 roadway.

                                                 SWAMP has fostered a heightened awareness of the
                                                 importance of the SWA in Chesapeake. The
                                                 implications of the program and references to the MOA
                                                 have been included in the review of development
                                                 projects in the watershed. SWAMP has lead to healthy
                                                 debate over the appropriateness of some land use
                                                 decisions.


                                                 SWAMP has lead to enhanced communication between
                                                 Chesapeake and Federal agencies managing the Great
                                                 Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and has lead
                                                 to an inclusion of the Dismal Swamp in comprehensive
                                                 planning efforts.

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                                                 By attending the LGAC and WQTF meetings, public
                                                 works employees in both cities who work with the
                                                 NPDES stormwater monitoring programs have been
                                                 able to interact with state and federal agencies who are
                                                 monitoring water quality in the SWA. This
                                                 communication should lead to tighter coordination
                                                 between the monitoring programs in the future.

                                                 As a result of the work of the WQTF the HRPDC staff is
                                                 looking into the possible redeployment of the
                                                 automated monitoring equipment used by USFWS in its
                                                 Back Bay stormwater monitoring program.

                    C.      Recommendations on Additional Technical Studies:


                                   To assist in implementing the goals, a number of additional technical
                            studies were identified by the LGAC. The LGAC recommended that the
                            following studies be pursued as priorities.

                                   Statistical analysis of the existing water quality data: The
                            overarching goal of this study will be to produce an improved understanding
                            of water quality trends in the SWA. To accomplish this the consultants hired
                            for the job will attempt to combine the water quality data from all of the
                            agencies testing in the SWA into one large set and then analyze that
                            aggregate set to determine if significant trends exist. It is likely that due to
                            differences in testing methodologies and quality control that only a subset
                            of the information will be suitable for analysis. If this is the case then the
                            consultants will be asked to identify the significant differences in the data
                            sets so that compatibility issues can be successfully addressed in the
                            configuration of future monitoring programs. The specifics of the analytic
                            process will be determined by an interdisciplinary team assembled from
                            local, state and federal agencies working in the SWA.

                                   Analysis of Development Controls: Zoning codes, subdivision
                            ordinances, site plan regulations, and related land use and environmental
                            management regulations will be critical factors in determining the type of
                            development that takes place in the SWA. These development controls will
                            be analyzed to determine their ability to protect water quality and critical
                            habitat. Comparisons will be made to development controls that effectively
                            protect critical habitat in other geographic areas. The results of this analysis
                            will be used as these regulations are revised in Virginia Beach and
                            Chesapeake.

                                   Research of Options for Sustainable Economic Development:
                            Demonstration of the economic value of the unique natural features of the

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                           SWA is a critical factor in their preservation. Several options for sustainable
                           economic development will be examined including nature tourism,
                           agricultural tourism, and organic farming. Aspects of nature tourism that will
                           be examined include the possible creation of canoe trails, a visitors center,
                           and a tour guide training program. In addition, options for growing and
                           marketing organic produce will be explored.

                    D.     Problem Identification:


                                  Through a series of discussions and analytic studies both the LGAC
                           and the WQTF identified problems facing the Southern Watershed Area. By
                           far the most vexing problem is the continued increase in development
                           pressures. In both Virginia Beach and Chesapeake the SWA has become
                           the primary growth area. Several factors have combined to create this
                           problem. The following is a partial list of the factors:

                                         Oceana Naval Air Station will expand in the near future. An
                                         EIS evaluating the proposed expansion is in progress. The
                                         addition of new personnel at Oceana is likely to increase the
                                         development of new housing in the SWA.

                                         The Southeastern Parkway and Greenbelt is projected to be
                                         constructed in the near future. It will run from Oceana Naval
                                         Air Station to Chesapeake. Ultimately, the plans call for a
                                         connection to Interstate 464.


                                         The bulk of the new development in Virginia Beach is taking
                                         place in the northern portion of the Southern Watershed Area
                                         (SWA). This is an east/west band through the middle of the
                                         City. Many types of development are taking place, including a
                                         20,000 seat amphitheater, golf courses, and new office and
                                         retail buildings including a Super Walmart and a Super Target
                                         store.


                                         In the Greenbrier section of Chesapeake, the TransAmerica
                                         project is in the development approval phase. This is a
                                         significant project that will include residential, office, and
                                         commercial uses. There are many environmental concerns
                                         associated with this project.

                                         The Great Bridge section of Chesapeake is characterized by
                                         rapid development, suburban sprawl, and strain on existing
                                         infrastructure.

                                         Southern Chesapeake: There is a high demand in the
                                         southern part of City for large lot development. The planning

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                                        department is looking at rural clustering as a method of
                                        dealing with the development pressure.

                                        The Fentress area of Chesapeake: This area will likely see
                                        increased military activity as a result of expansion at Oceana.
                                        Fentress is zoned for light industrial development.

                                        The Route 168 bypass and improvements to Route 168 south
                                        will have a large impact on development patterns in the SWA.
                                        Chesapeake plans to limit new development to nodes at
                                        interchanges.

                                        The completion of the Lake Gaston pipeline will supply needed
                                        water to the region and will likely be a factor in increasing
                                        development in the SWA.

                          The next phase of the SWAMP project will directly address the growth issue
                          through a stakeholder workshop and research into development controls.

                  E.      Public Education:


                                 In March of 1996 the HRPDC staff briefed the Area VI Virginia Soil
                          and Water Conservation District on the SWAMP project. In August the
                          HRPDC staff presented the Back Bay Restoration Foundation with an
                          overview of the SWAMP project and answered the groups questions on the
                          Southern Watershed Area. View graphs from these presentations are
                          available. In addition, the matrices and tables analyzing the water quality
                          monitoring network in the SWA that were developed for the WQTF are
                          available for public education.

                  F.      Intergovernmental Agreements:

                                 Memorandum of Agreement between Chesapeake and Virginia
                          Beach: The MOA between the Cities of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach
                          was executed on October 10, 1995 in Chesapeake and September 26, 1995
                          in Virginia Beach. The final version of the MOA calls for the appointment of
                          a Southern Watershed Coordinator for each city, institution of a staff-level
                          process for cooperative environmental management of the Southern
                          Watershed, the development of educational materials, and co*ntinued
                          technical water quality studies. In addition, the MOA establishes the mission
                          statement, goals and objectives developed in Phase I of SWAMP as the
                          framework for decisions made by the two signatory local governments. The
                          priorities developed by the SWAMP committee will serve as the basis for
                          developing an action plan for the SWA. A copy of the signed MOA is
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                    G.     Intergovernmental Information Exchange:

                                  As a result of the MOA the LGAC has established a process by which
                           information on significant new land development projects in the two cities is
                           exchanged during the monthly meetings. Significant projects are those which
                           do not follow the provisions of the Comprehensive Plans or are adjacent to
                           the shared border of the two cities.


                    H.     Information Exchange with North Carolina:

                                  Two North Carolina Basin Plan Meetings were held in Ahoskie and
                           Elizabeth City on July 25, 1996. These meetings were part of a follow up to
                           the Albemarle/Pamlico Estuarine Study. HRPDC staff attended the meetings
                           and reported the proceedings to the LGAC. The meeting in Ahoskie focused
                           on the Chowan River Basin and the Elizabeth City meeting was one of two
                           meetings on the Pasquotank Basin. The format for both meetings was the
                           same. The first half of each meeting involved presentations by local and
                           state planning staff and local citizens on water quality issues and the
                           structure of the basinwide planning process. The second half of each
                           meeting consisted of group discussions of priority water quality issues.
                           Meeting attendees were given the opportunity to voice concerns and identify
                           specific water quality issues. The input from each group will be summarized
                           by North Carolina Division of Water Quality staff and distributed to
                           attendees.


                                  In addition, HRPDC staff and a representative from Chesapeake
                           attended the Corps of Engineers Canal #2 Meeting that took place on July
                           25, 1996 in Currituck County, NC. The purpose of the meeting was to
                           identify potential issues associated with the operation of Canal No. 2 and its
                           impact on Currituck Sound. Those issues and available documentation of
                           those issues are to serve as the basis for a COE study of Canal No. 2 under
                           the authority of Section 1135 of the Water Resources Development Act of
                           1986. That section allows the COE to reexamine COE projects that do or
                           are perceived to be having a negative environmental impact and to develop
                           a mitigation project addressing those impacts.

                                  Canal No. 2, a COE project, is perceived to be having a negative
                           impact on fisheries in the Sound due to rising salinity levels. It is thought,
                           and some documentation exists to support this, that Canal No. 2 allows
                           higher salinity water to move from the Lynnhaven system to the Currituck
                           system during periods of northeast wind. This is attributable in part to the
                           increase head on water flowing south due to the higher tide range in the
                           Lynnhaven. A USGS study conducted during the early 1990s provides some
                           corroboration of the perception that higher salinity waters due flow south,
                           past the West Neck Road bridge. This study is to be completed in late 1996
                           and be may be followed by a more comprehensive study.


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             IV.    FUTURE PLANS:


                            The following activities have been identified as priorities for Phase III of
                    SWAMP.


                            Achieve stakeholder consensus on a shared vision for the SWA that
                    protects significant natural and cultural resources: One of the key elements of
                    the next phase of the SWAMP project will be the development of a shared vision
                    for the future of the Southern Watershed Area. The Local Government Advisory
                    Committee developed a set of goals and objectives for the SWA during Phase I of
                    SWAMP. The goals include the protection of water quality, preservation of open
                    lands, and preservation of the rural character of the SWA. The consensus building
                    process will provide an opportunity to develop a framework for achieving these
                    goals. This process is particularly timely in that both Virginia Beach and
                    Chesapeake are in the process of updating their comprehensive plans. The vision
                    developed through this process will be refined and focused in the subsequent years
                    of the grant.

                            Lay the foundation for new. and enhanced enforceable policies that
                    protect significant natural and cultural resources while encouraging
                    sustainable economic development: The SWA is facing intense development
                    pressures. Both cities are in the process of attempting to balance the impacts of
                    development and resource protection. Through the previously mentioned
                    consensus building process, it should be possible for phase III of SWAMP to
                    provide valuable insight on opportunities for sustainable economic development
                    and workable solutions to the problems posed by new development. In the
                    subsequent years of the grant, specific enforceable policies will be developed to aid
                    in the preservation of cultural and natural resources in the SWA. In many cases,
                    these efforts will dovetail with efforts already initiated by the two cities. As an
                    example, the City of Chesapeake has a review of its subdivision ordinance in its
                    work plan. Phase III of SWAMP will include research on subdivision ordinances that
                    have been successful in protecting the rural character of other geographic areas.
                    This information will feed into the decision making process in Chesapeake. The
                    combination of research and consensus building with citizens, elected officials, the
                    development community, and other groups will influence the development and
                    refinement of enforceable policies. As phase III of SWAMP progresses, it will be
                    possible to specifically enumerate the enforceable policies that will be pursued.

                            Explore options for nature tourism and other forms of sustainable
                    economic development in the SWA: The focus of this research will be on the
                    identification of forms of economic development that support the goals of habitat
                    and water quality protection. Opportunities for canoeing, birding, hiking, hunting,
                    fishing, and biking will be explored. In addition, possibilities for a visitor center and
                    canoe launch sites will be examined. The application of organic farming and other
                    forms of sustainable agriculture to the SWA will be studied.








                           Provide insight into water quality trends in the SWA: Existing data will be
                    analyzed to determine water quality trends. The results of this research will be used
                    to evaluate the existing monitoring network, identify water quality problem areas,
                    and inform future decisions on land use policy in the SWA.

                           Increase public awareness of the SWA as an economic and natural
                    resource: Provide opportunities for public involvement in recreational and
                    educational programs in the SWA.

                           Southern Watershed Festival: A Festival to promote public awareness of
                    the natural resources in the SWA. The Festival will emphasize several themes
                    including the potential economic benefit of protecting the natural resources in the
                    SWA, recreational opportunities, and education on the detrimental effects of
                    inappropriate land use and development patterns.


































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                                                PARAMETER SETS


              DEQ: The following are the parameter sets used by DEQ for water quality testing. All of the
              tests are performed on water obtained through grab samples with the exception of the last two
              sets of tests which are performed on sediment samples.

              FIELD: Field measurements of Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature, Salinity, Conductivity, and pH

              NUT: Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN), Total Phosphorus, Ortho-phosphate, Ammonia, Nitrite,
              Nitrate


              NMEI: Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chloride, Sulfate, Conductivity, Total Solids,
              Fixed Solids, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Volatile Suspended Solids (VSS), Fixed Suspended
              Solids (FSS), pH, Alkalinity, Turbidity

              NME5: Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Hardness

              NMEE12: Total Solids, Volatile Solids, Fixed Solids, TSS, VSS, FSS, Turbidity

              FCMF: Fecal Coliform Membrane Filter


              CHLa: Chlorophyll a and Phaeophyton

              MET8: Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Nickel,
              Selenium, Zinc

              METI S: Sediment Metals: Antimony, Aluminum, Arsenic, Beryllium, Cadmium, Chromium,
              Copper, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Nickel, Selenium, Silver, Thallium, Zinc

              PES IS: Sediment Pesticides: Total PCBs, Pentachlorophenol, Dieldrin, Total Chlordane, Total
              DDT, Total DDE, Total DDD, Endrin, Toxaphene, Heptachlor, Heptachlor Epoxide, Dicofol
              (Kelthane), Aldrin


              USFWS: The following section contains the water quality parameters analyzed by USFWS.
              These tests are performed on samples obtained during storm events by automated sampling
              devices. Dry weather samples are taken for comparison to wet weather samples. For ease of
              comparison, the USFWS test parameters have been grouped in sets that are similar to those used
              by DEQ. The set names are the same as those used by DEQ but have been prefixed with "us".

              USNUT: Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN), Total Phosphorus, Ortho Phosphate, Ammonia, Nitrite,
              Nitrate


              USNMEI: Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Volatile Suspended Solids (VSS), Turbidity



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           USCHLa: Chlorophyll a

           USSED: Sediment Metals: Aluminum, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Boron, Cadmium,
           Chromium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Selenium,
           Silver, Strontium, Thalliurn, Vanadium, Zinc. Sediment Pesticides: Total PCBs, Endrin,
           Toxaphene, Heptachlor Epoxide, Hexachlorobenzene, Chlordane, Oxychlordane, DDD, DDE,
           Mirex, Atrazine, Alachlor, Metachlor. Also included in this set: Polynuclear Aromatic
           Hydrocarbons, Chlorphenoxy Herbicides, Microtox Bioassay, Sago Pondweed Bioassay,
           Amphipod Bioassay.


           HRSD: HRSD takes automatic flow weighted composite samples of runoff from the Progress
           Farm and manual grab samples from Scopus Creek and Lake Tecumseh.

           HRSD I: Runoff from Progress Farm: Organic Nitrogen, Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total
           Phosphorus, pH, BOD, TSS, Fecal Coliform, Fecal Strep.

           HRSD2: Grab Samples: Depth, DO, Temperature, pH, Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total
           Phosphorus, Ortho Phosphorus, BOD, TSS, Chlorophyl a, Pheophytin, Copper, Cadmium,
           Mercury, Lead


           CHESAPEAKE PUBLIC WORKS: CPW will sample stormwater runoff at five locations
           using automatic samplers.

           CHES1: Flow, TSS, TDS, BOD, COD, Total Phosphorus, Dissolved Phosphorus, Nitrate,
           Nitrite, TKN, Total Ammonia, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Zinc.


           VIRGE41A BEACH PUBLIC WORKS: VBPW will sample stormwater runoff at one location
           in the Southern Watershed Area using an automatic sampler.

           VBI: Flow, TSS, TDS, BOD, COD, Total Phosphorus, Dissolved Phosphorus, Nitrate, Nitrite,
           TKN, Total Ammonia, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Zinc.













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              CHESAPEAKE PUBLIC UTILITIES: CPU collects grab samples at two locations on the
              Northwest River, one location at Tulls Bay, and one at Currituck Sound. The first four parameter
              groups all apply to samples taken at the water treatment intake on the Northwest River.
              Parameters in CPU I are measured daily, CPU2 weekly, CPU3 monthly, and CPU4 quarterly.
              Parameters in CPU5 are measured weekly on samples taken at locations other than the intake.

              CPUl: Turbidity, Total alkalinity, pH, True color, Total and Fecal Coliform, Total Hardness,
              Iron, conductivity, Temperature, Chloride, DO, Manganese, Rainfall

              CPU2: TOC, Sodium, Aluminum


              CPU3: TDS


              CPU4: THM, Giardia, Crypto,

              CPU5: Chlorides, pH, Temp.


              NORFOLK PUBLIC UTILITIES: NPU takes grab samples once a month at Stumpy Lake.

              NORFOLKI: Temperature, Chlorophyll a, Algae, Total and Fecal Coliforms, Heterotrophic
              Plate Count, pH, True color, Turbidity, Alkalihityj TDS, TSS, Ortho-Phosphate, Total
              Phosphate, DO, TKN, Total Iron, Manganese, UV Absorbance, Trihalomethane Formation
              Potential, Secchi Disk, Nitrate, TOC


























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                                                                                       NORTHWEST RIVER: MAIN STEM
            Monitoring             Agenc                      Monitoring             Agency              Collection        Parametei
              Location                                          Location                                 Method
           Route 629          DEQ
                                                           Intake              Chesapeake           Grab Samples         CPUI
           Bridge                                                              Public Utilities                          CPU2

                                                                                                                         CPU3

                                                                                                                         CPU4
           mouth of Creek VGIF
                                                           Panther Landing Chesapeake               Grab Samples         CPU5
                                                                               Public Utilities

                                                           Tull Bay            Chesapeake           Grab Samples         CPU5
                                                                               Public Utilities
           Adjacent to Hell USFWS                          Route 168           DEQ                  Grab samples         FIELD, NU
           Point Golf                                      Bridge                                   taken with           NME 1, W
           Course                                                                                   bucket               FCMF
                                                                                                                         MET8, ME'
           L                                                                                                             PESIS

                                                                                     NORTHWEST RIVER: INDLkN CREEK
                            BACKBAY:
             Monitoring             Agen                      Monitoring             Agency              Collection        Parameter
               Location                                         Location                                 Method
           Runoff from         HRSD                        Indian Creek        DEQ                  Grab samples         FIELD, NU
           Progress Farm                                   Road Bridge                              taken with           NME 1, MN
                                                                                                    bucket               FCMF
           Scopus Creek        HRSD                                                                                      MET8, ME
                                                                                                                         PESIS


           LakeTec,im eh MD











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                                       BACK BAY: HELL POINT CREEK


              Monitoring            Agency             Collection       Parameter Set         Collection
               Location                                 Method                                Frequency
           Route 629           DEQ                 Grab samples        FIELD, NUT,         Monthly
           Bridge                                  taken with          NME1, MIAE5,
                                                   bucket              FCMF

                                                                       MET8, METIS,        Annually
                                                                       PESis

           Mouth of Creek VGIF                     Grab samples        FIELD, NUT,         Quarterly
                                                   taken writh         NME1, M[ME5P
                                                   bucket              FCMF, CHLa

                                                                       MET8, MIETI S,      Annually
                                                                       PESis

           Adjacent to Hell USFWS                  Automated rain      USNUT,              As triggered by
           Point Golf                              event triggered     USNME1,             rain events
           Course                                  samplers            USCHLa              between 7/94 -
                                                                                           6/95, dry
                                                                                           weather control
                                                                                           samples



                           BACK BAY: LAKE TECUMSEH AND SCOPUS CREEK


             Monitoring            Agency              Collection       Parameter Set         Collection
              Location                                 Method                                 Frequency.
           Runoff from         BRSD                Automatic flow BRSD I                   Two times per
           Progress Farm                           weighted                                quarter
                                                   composites
           Scopus Creek        BRSD                'Grab samples       BRSD2               June and August
                                                                                           of each year

           Lake Tecumseh       HRSD                Grab samples        BRSD2               August of each
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                                           BACK BAY: SH[PPS BAY


            Monitoring            Agency             Collection       Parameter Set        Collection
               Location                              Method                                Frequency
          Off Little Island VGIF                 Grab samples       FIELD, NUT,         Quarterly
                                                 taken with         NlvEl, MME5,
                                                 bucket             FCMF,CHLa

                                                                    MET8, METI S,       Annually
                                                                    PESIS



                                            BACK BAY: SAND BAY


            Monitoring            Agency             Collection       Parameter Set        Collection
               Location                              Method                                Frequency
          East of Ragged      VGIF               Grab samples       FIELD, NUT,         Quarterly
          Island                                 taken with         NME1, MME5,
                                                 bucket             FCMF,CHLa

                                                                    MET8, I@MTI S,      Annually
                                                                    PESIS

          Greenhill           USFWS              Automated rain     USNUT,              As triggered by
          (Eastern Shore                         event triggered    USNMEI,             min events
          of Back Bay)                           samplers           USCHLa              between 7/94 -
                                                                                        6195, dry
                                                                                        weather control
                                                                                        samples
          Refuge Dock         USFWS              Automated rain     USNUT,              As triggered by
          (Eastern Shore                         event triggered    USNME1,,            rain events
          of Back Bay)                           samplers           USCHLa              between 7/94 -
                                                                                        6/95, dry
                                                                                        weather control
                                                                                        samples
             99 d Island      USFWS              Box corer          USSED               4/91-5/91
          (Sediment
          Sample)







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                                            BACK BAY: SEUPS BAY


               Monitoring          Agency             Collection      Parameter Set         Con ction
                Location                         F    Method                                Frequency
           Off Little Island VGIF                 Grab samples       FIELD, NUT,        Quarterly
                                                  taken with         NME1, NSE5,
                                                  bucket             FCI@9, CHLa

                                                                     I@ET8, METlS,      Annually
                                                                     PESlS



                                             BACK BAY: SAND BAY


               Monitoring          Agency             Collection      Parameter Set         Collection
                Location                              Method                                Frequency
           East of Ragged     VGIF                Grab samples       FIELD, NUT,        Quarterly
           Island                                 taken with         NME1, MNM5,
                                                  bucket             FCMF,CHLa

                                                                     MET8, METI S,      Annually
                                                                     PESIS

           Greenhill          USFWS               Automated rain     USNUT,             As triggered by
           (Eastern Shore                         event triggered    USNME1,            rain events
           of Back Bay)                           samplers           USCHLa             between 7/94 -
                                                                                        6/95, dry
                                                                                        weather control
                                                                                        samples-

           Refuge Dock        USFWS               Automated rain     USNUT,             As triggered by
           (Eastern Shore                         event triggered    USNME1,,           rain events
           of Back Bay)                           samplers           USCHLa             between 7/94 -
                                                                                        6/95, dry
                                                                                        weather control
                                                                                        samples

           Ragge Island       USFWS               Box corer          USSED              4/91-5/91
           (Sediment
           Sample)







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                                BACK BAY: BEGGARS BRDDGE CREEK


            Monitoring          Agency            Collection      Parameter Set       Collection
             Location                              Method                             Frequency
          Muddy Creek       BBRF              Grab samples       FIELD, NUT,       Monthly
          Road below                          taken with         NME12, FCMF
          Dawley's                            bucket             CHLa              Quarterly
          Comer
                                                                 MET8, METI S,     Annually
                                                                 PESIS

          Adjacent to       USFWS             Automated rain     USNUT,            As triggered by
          Muddy Creek                         event triggered    USNME1,           rain events
          Road Bridge                         samplers           USCHLa            between 7/94 -
                                                                                   6/95, dry
                                                                                   weather control
                                                                                   samples

          Mouth of reek USFWS                 Box corer          USSED             4/91-5/91
          (Sediment
          Sample)









                                 BACK BAY: BEGGARS BREDGE CREEK


             Monitoring          Agency           Collection      Parameter Set       Collection
              Location                             Method                             Frequency
          Muddy Creek        BBRF              Grab samples      FIELD, NUT,       Monthly
          Road below                           taken with        NIME 12, FCMF
          Dawley's                             bucket            CHLa.             Quarterly
          Comer
                                                                 MET8, MET1S,      Annually
                                                                 PESIS

          Adjacent to        USFWS             Automated rain    USNUT,            As triggered by
          Muddy Creek                          event triggered   USNME1,           rain events
          Road Bridge                          samplers          USCHLa            between 7/94 -
                                                                                   6195, dry
                                                                                   weather control
                                                                                   samples

          Mouth of Creek USFWS                 Box corer         USSED             4/91-5/91
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                                NORTH LANDING RIVER: MAIN STEM


           Monitoring      Agency    Collection Method          Parameter Set           Collection
            Location                                                                    Frequency
          Virginia/North   DEQ       Grab samples taken    FIELD, NUT, NME I,         Quarterly
          Carolina Line              with bucket           NME5, FCMF

                                                           MET8, MET1S, PESIS         Annually
          Milldam Creek    DEQ       Grab samples taken    FIELD, NUT, NMEI,          Quarterly
                                     with bucket           NME5, FCMF
                                   I                       MET8, MET1S, PES1S         Annually
          Blackwater       DEQ       Grab samples taken    FIELD, NUT, NMEI,          Quarterly
          Creek                      with bucket           NME5, FCMF

                                                           MET8, METIS, PES IS        Annually

          Route 190,       DEQ       Grab samples taken    FIELD, NUT, NMEI,          Quarterly
          Old Pungo                  with bucket           NME5, FCMF
          Ferry Road                                       MET8, MET1S. PES IS        Annually

          2 Miles          DEQ       Grab samples taken    FIELD, NUT, NMEI,          Quarterly
          Upstream of                with bucket           NME5, FCMF
          Route 190                                        MET8, WTI S, PES IS        Annually

          Pocaty River     DEQ       Grab samples taken    FIELD, NUT, NMEI,          Quarterly
                                     with bucket           NME5, FCMF

                                                           MET8, METIS, PES IS        Annually

          West Neck        DEQ       Grab samples taken    FIELD, NUT, NMEI,          Quarterly
          Creek                      with bucket           NMES, FCMF
                                                          EMET8, MET1S, PES I S-7@ually







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             Monitoring     Agency     Collection Method          Parameter Set          Collection
              Location                                                                   Frequency
           Virginia/North   DEQ       Grab samples taken    FIELD, NUT, NMEI,          Quarterly
           Carolina Line              with bucket           NME5, FCMF

                                                            MET8, MET1S, PESlS         Annually
           Milldam Creek    DEQ       Grab samples taken    FIELD, NUT, NMEI,          Quarterly
                                      with bucket           NME5, FCMF

                                                            MET8, METIS, PES1S         Annually
           Blackwater       DEQ       Grab samples taken    FIELD, NUT, NMEI,          Quarterly
           Creek                      with bucket           NME5, FCMF

                                                            MET8, USTI S, PES IS       Annually
           Route 190,       DEQ       Grab samples taken    FIELD, NUT, NMEI,          Quarterly
           Old Pungo                  with bucket           NME5, FCMF
           Ferry Road                                       MET8, METIS, PES IS        Annually

           2 Miles          DEQ       Grab samples taken    FIELD, NUT, NMEI,          Quarterly
           Upstream of                with bucket           NME5, FCMF
           Route 190
                                                            MET8, METIS, PES IS        Annually

           Pocaty River     DEQ       Grab samples taken    FIELD, NUT, NMEI,          Quarterly
                                      with bucket           NME5, FCMF

                                                            MET8, METIS, PES IS        Annually
           West Neck        DEQ       Grab samples taken    FIELD, NUT, NMEI,          Quarterly
                                      with bucket           NME5, FCMF

                                                                    IETIS, PES IS      Annually














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                               NORTH LANDING RIVER: POCATY RIVER


            Monitoring            Agency            Collection       Parameter Set        Collection
              Location      I                        Method                               Frequency
         US Naval            Chesapeake         Automatic          CHESI               Four times per
         Airfield Fentress   Public Works       sampler slaved                         year during
         Station                                to a flow meter                        storm events

         Blackwater          DEQ                Grab samples       FIELD, NUT,         Monthly
         Roa  d Bridge                          taken with         NME1, MME5,
                                                bucket             FCMF

                                                                   MET8, WTI S,        Annually
                                                                   PESIS



                           NORTH LANDING RIVER: BLACKWATER CREEK


            Monitoring            Agency            Collection       Parameter Set        Collection
              Location                               Method                               Frequency
         Blackwater          DEQ                Grab samples       FIELD, NUT,         Monthly
         Road Bridge                            taken with         NMEI, MME5,
                                                bucket             FCMF

                                                                   MET8, MET1 S,       Annually
                                                                   PES1S




                              NORTH LANDING RIVER: MILLDAM CREEK


            Monitoring            Agency            Collection       Parameter Set        Collection
              Location                               Method                               Frequency
         Blackwater          DEQ                Grab samples       FIELD, NUT,         Monthly
         Road Bridge                            taken with         NMEI, MME5,
                                                bucket             FCMF

                                                                   MET8, WTI S, Annually
                                                                   PESis










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               Monitoring            Agency            Collection       Parameter Set        Collection
                 Location                              Method                                Frequency
            US Naval            Chesapeake         Automatic          CHES1               Four times per
            Airfield Fentress   Public Works       sampler slaved                         year during
            Station                                to a flow meter                        storm events

            Blackwater          DEQ                Grab samples       FIELD, NUT,         Monthly
            Road Bridge                            taken with         NME1, MME5,
                                                   bucket             FCMF

                                                                      MET8, METIS,        Annually
                                                                      PESIS



                              NORTH LANDING RIVER.- BLACKWATER CREEK


               Monitoring            Agency            Collection       Parameter Set        Collection
                 Location                              Method                                Frequency

            Blackwater          DEQ                Grab samples       FIELD, NUT,         Monthly
            Road Bridge                            taken with         NME1, MME5,
                                                   bucket             FCMF

                                                                      MET8, METlS,        Annually
                                                                      PESis




                                NORTH LANDING RIVER: MILLDAM CREEK


              Monitoring             Agency            Collection       Parameter Set        Collection
                 Location                              Method                                Frequency
            Blackwater          DEQ".-             Grab samples       *FIELD, NUT,        Monthly
            Road Bridge                            taken with         NME1, MME5,
                                                   bucket             FCMF

                                                                      MET8, METIS, Annually
                                                                      PESIS
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                                  NORTH LANDING RIVER: WEST NECK CREEK


                Monitoring            Agency             Collection         Paramete Set          Collection
                 Location                                  Method                                 Frequency
             Route 603            BBRF                Grab samples        FIELD, NUT,         Monthly
             Bridge, Indian                           taken with          NlvIE12, FCMF
             River Road                               bucket              CHLa                Quarterly

                                                                          MET8, METI S,       Annually
                                                                          PESIS

             Route 627            DEQ                 Grab samples        FIELD, NUT,         Monthly
             Bridge                                   taken wiffi         NME I, MME5,
                                                      bucket              FCMF

                                                                          MET8, METIS,        Annually
                                                                          PESIS




                                     NORTH LANDING RIVER: SALEM LAKES


              Monitoring          Agency           Collection     Parameter Set        Collection Frequency
                Location                       I   Method
             Salem Lakes Virginia Beach         Automated        VB1                Appro        ely 20 storm
             Detention        Public Works      sampling                            events will be monitored
             Ponds                              stations                            during the first two years
                                                                                    of operation.



















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                                AGENCY COMPARISON MATRIX


          The following tables are organized around the parameter sets used by DEQ for water quality
          testing. Comparisons are made between all agencies for each parameter sets. In addition, the final
          table contains comparisons for parameters not contained in any of the DEQ sets.

                                       DEQ FIELD SERIES


            ELEMENT     DEQ USFWS Chesapeake        Norfolk  Chesapeake     HRSD
                                         Public     Public   and Virginia
                                         Utilities  Utilities Beach Public
                                                               Works

           Dissolved                                                          x
           Oxygen        x                 x          X

           Temperature   X                 X          X                       X

           Salinity      X

           Con C vity    X                 X

           pH            X                 X          x                       x
































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                              DEQ NUTRIENT SERIES


       ELEhffi'NT DEQ    USFWS Chesapeake Norfolk Chesapeake      HRSD
                                   Public    Public and Virginia
                                   Utilities Utilities Beach Public
                                                       Works

      Total        X       X                  X         x
      Kjeldahl
      Nitrogen


      Total        X       x                            x           X
      Phosphorus

      Ortho        X       X                  X                     X
      Phosphate

      Ammonia      X       X                                        X

      Nitrite      X       x                            x           X
                   X--     X                  x         X           x










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                                                  DEQ NME1 SERIES


                 ELEMENT          DEQ      USFWS Chesapeake             Norfolk      Chesapeake      HRSD
                                                          Public         Public          and
                                                         Utilities      Utilities      Virginia
                                                                                        Beach
                                                                                        Public
                                                                                       Works

              Biochemical           X                                      X              X            X
              Oxygen
              Demand (BOD)

              Chloride              X                       X

              Sulfate               X

              Conductivity          X                       X

              Total Solids          X

              Volatile Solids       X

              Fixed Solids          X

              Total                 X         X                            X              X            X
              Suspended
              Solids (TSS)

              Volatile              X         X
              Suspended
              Solids (VSS)

              Fixed                 X
              Suspended
              Solids (FSS)

              pH                    X                       X              X                           X

              Alkalinity            X                                      X

              Turbidity             X         X             X              X










                                     AGENCY COMPARISON MATRIX


                                             DEQ NMEE12 SERIES


           ELEN=             DEQ      USFWS        Chesapeake Norfolk Chesapeake               HRSD
                                                     Public        Public        and
                                                     Utilities    Utilities    Virginia
                                                                                Beach
                                                                                Public
         Total Solids          X                                                Works

         Volatile Solids       X

         Fixed Solids          X

         Total                 X          X                          X            X
         Suspended
         Solids (TSS)

         Volatile              X          X
         Suspended
         Solids (VSS)

         Fixed                 X
         Suspended
         Solids (FSS)
         Turbidity             X          X             X            X









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                                     DEQ FCAN SERIES



           ELEMENT     DEQ USFWS Chesapeake Norfolk       Chesapeake    HRSD
                                       Public    Public  and Virginia
                                       Utilities Utilities Beach Public
                                                            Works

          Fecal         x                x
          Coliform                                 x                      X@l









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                                   DEQ CHLa SERIES


        ELEMENT      DEQ USFWS Chesapeake Norfolk       Chesapeake      HRSD
                                     Public     Public  and Virginia
                                     Utilities Utilities Beach Public
                                                          Works

        Chlorophyll a X      X                   x
        Phaeophyton   X                                                   x










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                                                DEQ MET8 SERIES


               ELEMENT DEQ USFWS Chesapeake Norfolk                       Chesapeake         HRSD
                                                  Public       Public     and Virginia
                                                  Utilities   Utilities  Beach Public
                                                                            Works

              Arsenic          x                                               X

              Cadmium          X                                               x                x

              Chromium         X                                               X

              Copper           X                                               X                X

              Iron             x                     X

              Lead             x                                               X                X

              Manganese        x                    x            x

              Mercury          x                                                                x

              Nickel           x

              Selenium         x

              Zinc             X                                               X





























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                                          DEQ MET1S SERIES

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         ELEMENT         DEQ      USFWS C     hesapeake Norfolk Chesapeake              HRSD
                                               Public       Public    and Virginia
                                              Utilities    Utilities Beach Public
                                                                         Works

        Antimony          x

        Alunuinum         X          x

        Arsenic           X

        Beryllium         X          X

        Cadmium           x          x

        Chromium          X          X

        Copper            X          X

        Iron              x          x

        Lead              x          x

             ganese,      X          X

        Mercury           X

        Nickel            X          X

        Selenium          X          X

        Silver            X          x

        TMlium            X          X

        Zinc              x          X










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                                                   DEQ PESIS SERIES

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                   ELEMENT           DEQ USFWS Chesapeake Norfolk Chesapeake                         HRSD
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                                                           Utilities    Utilities     Virginia
                                                                                       Beach
                                                                                       Public
                                                                                       Works

               Total PCBs             X          X

               Pentachlorophenol      X

               Dieldrin               X

               Total Chlordane        X

               Total DDT              x

               Total DDE              X

               Total DDD              x

               Endrin                 x          x

               Toxaphene              x          x

               Heptachlor             X

               Heptachlor             x          X
               Epoxide

               Dicofol. (Kelthane)    X

               Aldrin                 x










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                                            OTHER OVERLAPS


               ELENM'NT           DEQ USFWS Chesapeake Norfolk Chesapeake BRSD
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         True Color                                         x          X

         Total Dissolved Solids              X              x          X
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           Organization: City of Virginia Beach, Department of Public Works

           Contact Person: Mr. Ralph Smith, Director

           SWA Programs:

                  Current: Wet Weather Monitoring for VPDES MS4 Permit, Dry Weather Field
                  Screening for VPDES MS4 Permit. Wet weather field monitoring involves sampling
                  storm water runoff to characterize water quality. Dry weather screening involves
                  detection of illicit discharges and illegal dumping.

                  Past: Wet weather monitoring program began in 1992, but was sporadic until 1994
                  when quarterly monitoring was started.

                  Future: Continuation of current program.


           Data Base:


                  Content: Information from wet and dry weather monitoring.

                  Format: GIS and associated data bases.


                  Access Method: Contact Mark Johnson, NPDES Administrator.

           Interagency Communication:

                  Current Agency Interaction:Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Virginia Beach
                  Department of Planning.

                  Desired Future Contacts: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Virginia
                  Department of Environmental Quality.

                  Needed data for projects in SWA: Storm water quality data, Receiving water
                  quality data, Precipitation water quality data.

                  Suggestions for improvements: All agencies should use standard testing and
                  sampling methods so that data can be compared.








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             Organization: City of Virginia Beach, Agriculture Department.

             Contact Person: Mr. Louis Cullipher, Director of Agriculture.

             SWA Programs:

                    Current:Educational and technical services, agricultural reserve program. The
                    agricultural reserve program involves the City purchasing development rights.

                    Past: Supportive role with other agencies.

                    Future: Virginia Beach is funding a dredging study. The Agricultural Advisory
                    Commission requested that the SWA be included in this study. BMPs will be
                    installed on agricultural drainage outfalls when practical.


             Data Base:


                    Content:No response.

                    Format: No response.

                    Access Method: No response.

             Interagency Communication:

                    Current Agency Interaction: Essentially all agencies.

                    Desired Future Contacts: Welcome opportunity to work with all.

                    Needed Data: Water quality data and interpretations, Land use data and trends.

                    Suggestions for improvements: Water quality data should be linked to rainfall.
                    Some samples in the past were not. More data needed from Sandbridge area.














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           Organization: City of Chesapeake, Utilities Department

           Contact Person: Mr. Frank Sanders


           SWA Programs:

                   Current: Design phase of the upgrade of the Northwest River Water Treatment
                   Plant. The plant will use reverse osmosis membrane technology and four deep wells
                   (approximately 1,300 vertical feet).

                   Past: We are not a regulatory agency and are not currently performing any research.

                   Future: Same as above.


           Data Base:


                   Content: Daily tests on raw Northwest River water. Samples are collected at the
                   Route 168 bridge. Weekly testing of chlorides, pH and temperature at two sites along
                   the Northwest River in North Carolina and one site at the Ferry Dock on Currituck
                   Sound.


                   Format: Lotus 123


                   Access Method: Contact the Water Resources Administrator: 421- 2146


           Interagency Communication:

                   Current Agency Interaction: VA Department of Health, VA DEQ, Army Corps,
                   US EPA, USGS.


                   Desired Future Contacts: None


                   Needed Data: Ground water data in Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore. Surface
                   water data for Northwest River, North Landing River, and Back Bay.

                   Suggestions for improvements: Distribute results of survey to participants, consolidation
                   of data bases maintained by different agencies.










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             Organization: City of Chesapeake, Agriculture Department/ Virginia Cooperative
             Extension


             Contact Person: Mr. Richard Rhodes


             SWA Programs:

                    Current: Farm field tests: On farm tests are conducted for corn, wheat, and
                    soybeans. Weed control, disease control, and cultural practices are evaluated to
                    determine the best methods for producing these crops.

                    Past: Same as above.


                    Future: Same as above.


             Data Base:


                    Content: Data from farm field tests.


                    Format: Written report.

                    Access Method: Contact Cooperative Extension to obtain a copy of the report.

             Interagency Communication:

                    Current Agency Interaction: Virginia Dare Soil and Water Conservation District,
                    No response.CS, Chesapeake Utilities Department.

                    Desired Future Contacts: No response.

                    Needed Data: No response.

                    Suggestions for improvements: No response.













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           Organization: City of Chesapeake, Planning Department

           Contact Person: Ms. Jaleh Pett


           SWA Programs:

                   Current:Enforcement of zoning and subdivision ordinances, development of the
                   Southern Chesapeake, Great Bridge, and Greenbrier Area Plans, and development
                   of a City-wide Trails Plan. Also, several major transportation projects including the
                   Raleigh-Norfolk Connector and the Route 168 Bypass.

                   Past: Development of the Comprehensive Plan, Parks and Recreation Plan, City Land
                   Use Plan, and the City Road Plan.

                   Future: Possible agreement with VA Division of Natural Heritage to conduct a natural
                   areas inventory for the City.


           Data Base:


                   Content: Development statistics. No water quality data.

                   Format: No response.

                   Access Method: Contact Planning Department.

           Interagency Communication:

                   Current Agency Interaction: City of Virginia Beach, HRPDC, Soil and Water
                   Conservation District, Department of Conservation and Recreation.

                   Desired Future Contacts: Work more closely with Virginia Beach Planning
                   Department on projects in SWA-

                   Needed Data: Water quality data that would indicate what pollutants exist in the
                   Northwest River and the source of those pollutants. Better indication of location
                   and type of wetlands in the SWA.

                   Suggestions for improvements: Data should be collected using standard units and
                   uniform testing procedures. Creation of one central database.








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            Organization: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, Habitat Management Division

            Contact Person: Mr. Randy Owen

            SWA Programs:

                   Current: Submerged lands: title 28.2 of Code of Virginia, Chapter 12, Virginia
                   Wetlands Act: title 28.2 of Code of Virginia, Chapter 13, Coastal Primary Sand
                   Dunes and Beaches: title 28.2 of Code of Virginia, Chapter 14

                   Past: Processing ofjoint permit applications for projects in the SWA, including piers,
                   boat ramps, etc.

                   Future: Continued oversight of current programs.

            Data Base:


                   Content: Joint permit applications requesting authorization to work within the SWA.
                   Limited fisheries landings data.

                   Format: No response.

                   Access Method: Contact Habitat Management Division for permit application data.
                   Written request to Fisheries for landings data.

            Interagency Communication:

                   Current Agency Interaction: VIMS, Army Corps, USFWS, VA Department of
                   Conservation and Recreation, VA Department of Game and Inland Fisheries,
                   VA Department of Health, VA Department of Historic Resources, Virginia
                   Beach Wetlands Board, Chesapeake Wetlands Board.

                   Desired Future Contacts: Not applicable.

                   Needed Data: Any information on the elevation of ordinary water level in Back
                   Bay, North Landing River, Northwest River, or any tributaries.

                   Suggestions for improvements: No response.









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           Organization: Virginia Dare Soil and Water Conservation District

           Contact Person: Ms. Julie Bright, District Manager

           SWA Programs:

                   Current: 1) Administration of the Virginia agriculture BMP cost share program: financial
                   assistance and incentives to install state approved innovative BMPs on agricultural land.
                   2) Conservation planning: Nutrient management, planning assistance, BMPs.

                   Past: Same as above.


                   Future: Future funding for agricultural BMP cost sharing is questionable for
                   non-Chesapeake Bay areas.


           Data Base:


                   Content: Soil surveys for Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Portsmouth. lEstoric
                   aerial photographs. Soil survey for Norfolk will be completed soon.

                   Format: Soil surveys are bound documents.

                   Access Method: Soil surveys for Chesapeake and Virginia Beach can be viewed
                   at office or ordered by mail, Portsmouth soils data can be viewed at Chesapeake
                   NRCS office and photocopied. Aerial photographs can be viewed at Chesapeake
                   NRCS office.


           Interagency Communication:

                   Current Agency Interaction: USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service,
                   Virginia Department of Forestry, VC, False Cape State Park, Back Bay Wildlife
                   Refuge, Trojan Waterfowl Management Area, Department of Agriculture: Chesapeake
                   and Virginia Beach.

                   Desired Future Contacts: BRPDC


                   Needed Data: Improved maps and aerial photos, grant sources for agricultural BMPs.

                   Suggestions for improvements: No response.








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            Organization: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Divisions of Natural
            Heritage, State Parks, and Planning and Recreation Resources.

            Contact Person: Ms. Caren Caljouw

            SWA Programs:

                   Current: Hydrologic Assessment and Conservation Program for the North
                   Landing River Preserve System, Resource Management Planning and Implementation
                   for the North Landing River Natural Area Preserve, Wetlands Ecology of Large
                   Ecosystems in the City of Chesapeake, Conservation Planning for the Protection and
                   Management of Natural Areas in Virginia Beach.

                   Past: North Landing River Public Access and Visual Assessment, Natural Area
                   Source Book: a Guide for Land Managers, Scientists, Educators, and Conservation
                   within the Virginia Coastal Resources Management Area, Natural Area Inventories of
                   the City of Virginia Beach, An Inventory and Protection Plan for Southeast Virginia's
                   Critical Natural Areas and Exemplary Wetlands.

                   Future: No response.


            Data Base:


                   Content: The Division of Natural Heritage tracks information regarding natural
                   heritage resources.

                   Format: Biological Conservation Datasystem: includes manual files, maps, and
                   a computer data base system (AREV program) that links natural heritage resources,
                   their locations, sites, tracts, protection and management information records.

                   Access Method: Lisa Berlinghoff (804) 371-2708, Tim Berry (804) 692-0984

            Interagency Communication:

                   Current Agency Interaction: Cities of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, HRPDC,
                   USFWS, DEQ, EPA, TNC, NOAA, Army Corps, VIMS, VDOF, VDGIF, etc.

                   Desired Future Contacts: None additional needed at this time.


                   Needed Data: More comprehensive hydrology/water quality data, land use statistics,
                   summaries of past, current, and future projects of other agencies.






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            Organization: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

            Contact Person: Roger Everton, Michelle Fults,

            SWA Programs:

                   Current: Permitting and monitoring as they relate to air, water, and waste activities
                   and UST, LUST, and AST remediation programs. The main project in the SWA is
                   the monitoring station network located in Back Bay and its surrounding tributaries,
                   North Landing River, West Neck Creek, and Northwest River. This network is operated
                   in association with the Back Bay Restoration Foundation and Virginia Department of
                   Game and Inland Fisheries.


                   Past: Monitoring network, air, water, and waste permits, remediation, water quality
                   assessment.


                   Future: Same as above.


            Data Base:


                   Content: Water quality monitoring information, location of monitoring stations, VPDES
                   discharges, shoreline surveys, etc.

                   Format: STORET, Foxpro-

                   Access Method: Contact Michelle Fults (804) 552-1142

            Interagency Communication:

                   Current Agency Interaction: Back Bay Restoration Foundation, DCR.

                   Desired Future Contacts: Any agency with water quality or habitat information
                   that could be used in the preparation of 305(b) Water Quality Assessment Reports
                   or Water Quality Management Plans.

                   Needed Data: Water quality and environmental quality information that would be
                   valuable for the general public.

                   Suggestions for improvements: Publish a list of available reports, data, and contacts
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            Organization: Virginia Department of Forestry

            Contact Person: Fred Turck


            SWA Programs:

                    Current: Debris in stream law: states that it is unlawful to dispose of trash, debris, tree
                    laps, or logs into a creek stream, or river. Water quality law: provides for prevention of
                    sedimentation of Virginia waters by silvicultural activities. Seed tree law: provides for
                    reforestation or conversion to other use of harvested areas which were comprised of
                    10% or more loblolly or white pine.


                    Past: Same as above.


                    Future: Same as above.


            Data Base:


                    Content: Records of all timber harvesting activities in the SWA, logging site inspection
                    data, records of voluntary Best Management Practices for logging and reforestation.

                    Format: No response.                                            I

                    Access Method: Written request to any DOF field, district, or regional offices.

            Interagency Communication:

                    Current Agency Interaction: DCR, DGIF

                    Desired Future Contacts: No response.

                    Needed Data: No response.

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           Organization: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Soil and Water
           Conservation, Bureau of District and Landowner Assistance

           Contact Person: Cindy Linkenhoker, Stormwater Management Engineer

           SWA Programs:

                  Current: Nutrient management plans for livestock farms. Administered in
                  conjunction with DEQ Virginia Pollution Abatement Permitting process.

                  Past: Research plots for fertilizer and manure application and timing on crops
                  and forages.

                  Future: Hydric soils with subsurface drainage leaching of groundwater nutrients
                  to groundwater.


           Data Base:


                  Content: Nutrient reductions from nutrient management planning, manure testing,
                  soil nitrate testing, and fertilizer research plots results.

                  Format: No response.

                  Access Method: Contact DCR-DSWC office in Suffolk or central office in Richmond.


           Interagency Communication:

                  Current Agency Interaction: DEQ, NRCS, CFSA, CES, VPISU, City of Virginia
                  Beach, City of Chesapeake, USCOE.

                  Desired Future Contacts: HRPDC


                  Needed Data: No response.

                  Suggestions for improvements:No response.













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            Organization: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Soil and Water
            Conservation, Bureau of Urban Programs


            Contact Person: Cindy Linkenhoker, Stormwater Management Engineer

            SWA Programs:

                   Current: Virginia Stormwater Management Program: regulates water quality and
                   quantity. Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Program.


                   Past: Same as above.


                   Future: Same as above.


            Data Base:


                   Content: Hydrologic unit maps for entire State, disturbed acreage data for the entire
                   State, number of local storinwater management programs, number of localities operating
                   adequate E&SC programs, approved plans of all state projects.

                   Format: No response.

                   Access Method: Contact DCR-DSWC office in Suffolk or central office in Richmond.



            Interagency Communication:

                   Current Agency Interaction:DEQ, NRCS, CFSA, CES, VPISU, City of Virginia
                   Beach, City of Chesapeake, USCOE

                   Desired Future Contacts: HRPDC


                   Needed Data:No response.

                   Suggestions for improvements:No response.












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            Organization: HRPDC

            Contact Person: Eric Walberg

            SWA Programs:

                   Current: Southern Watershed Special Area Management Program: This project is
                   entering phase H, which will involve the implementation of the goals and
                   objectives formulated in the first phase of the project. A Memorandum of Agreement
                   between the Cities of Chesapeake and Virginia has been signed. This agreement will
                   provide a framework for development of a coordinated management program for the
                   Southern Watershed Area. In addition, the Scope of Work for phase II calls for
                   expansion of the Local Government Advisory Committee, creation of a Water Quality
                   Task Force, and examination of land and water use conflicts.

                   Past: Phase I of SWAMP involved the development of a mission statement, goals, and
                   objectives for the Southern Watershed Area. Prior to SWAMP, the HRPDC developed
                   the Environmental Management Program for the Hampton Roads Virginia Portion of the
                   Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine Watershed.

                   Future: Implementation of Phase II of SWAMP.

            Data Base:


                   Content: Library containing a broad spectrum of water quality and watershed planning
                   documents.


                   Format: Bound reports.

                   Access Method: Visit HRPDC office in Chesapeake.

            Interagency Communication:

                   Current Agency Interaction: All agencies involved in SWAMP survey, private
                   entities, and the State of North Carolina.

                   Desired Future Contacts: Any agency that has Geographic Information System
                   coverages or attribute data for the Southern Watershed Area. .

                   Needed Data: ARC/INFO coverages showing hydrologic features, roads, city boundries,
                   topography, water quality monitoring stations, parcel boundries, and ecosystem boundries
                   would be helpful

                   Suggestions for improvements: Improved communications and data sharing between
                   agencies and groups working in the SWA.


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            Organization: Navel Air Station Oceana, Civil Engineering Department

            Contact Person: Mr. Brian Hostetter, Natural Resources Manager

            SWA Programs:

                    Current: Establishment of a 300 acre ecological reserve area (ERA) on the North
                    Landing River at NALF Fentress: The management plan for the ERA will be coordinated
                    with the VA Department of Conservation and Recreation and will be designed to
                                         or the North Landing River Natural Area.
                    complement their plan f

                    Past: Provided the City of Chesapeake with a storm water monitoring location. Currently
                    have VPA permit for spray irrigation field at NALF Fentress.

                    Future: None planned.

            Data Base:


                    Content: VPA permit requirements, biological data for NALF Fentress.

                    Format: No response.

                    Access Method: Written request.

            Interagency Communication:

                    Current Agency Interaction: Virginia DEQ, USACOE

                    Desired Future Contacts: No response.

                    Needed Data: Biological Survey Data

                    Suggestions for improvements: Quarterly Newsletter, distribute survey participants
                    names and addresses.


















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            Organization: United States Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey

            Contact Person: Mr. NEchael Focazio, Hydrologist

            SWA Programs:

                   Current: 1) Hydrologic study of protected wetlands in the North Landing River Basin.
                   This study will determine hydrologic and water chemistry controls on the low salinity
                   marshes, Atlantic White Ceder wetlands,* and pocosines. The study will also determine
                   land use effects on the wetlands. 2) Salty groundwater study: determine the extent and
                   controls on salty ground-water in the deep confined aquifers. 3) Borrow pit
                   reconnaissance study.

                   Past: Ground water flow modeling of deep confined systems, observation well network,
                   stream gage network.

                   Future: Possible study of the shallow ground water resources in Virginia Beach.


            Data Base:


                   Content: Yearly report listing all ground water levels and stream gage data for all
                   stations in the state. Any water quality data obtained that year is included.

                   Format: Digital or hard copy.

                   Access Method: Call USGS at (804) 278-4750

            Interagency Communication:

                   Current Agency Interaction: VA Department of Conservation and Recreation,
                   HRPDC, VA DEQ.

                   Desired Future Contacts: Any who need hydrologic information.

                   Needed Data: Hydrologic, Land Use, Biologic

                   Suggestions for improvements: No response.










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            Organization: United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation
            Service


            Contact Person: Mr. Gene Crabtree, District Conservationist

            SWA Programs:

                    Current: Swampbuster provision of the Food Security Act: Discourages landowners
                    from clearing or draining wetlands.

                    Past: Same as above. Wetland reserve program.

                    Future: USDA Water Quality Improvement Project: voluntary approach to improving
                    water quality by using improved management practices.

            Data Base:


                    Content: Soils information.


                    Format: Electronic database and static maps.

                    Access Method: Request by phone or visit office.

            Interagency Communication:

                    Current Agency Interaction: Virginia Dare Soil and Water Conservation District,
                    US Navy, USFWS, TNC.

                    Desired Future Contacts: Any agency or group dealing with natural resources.

                    Needed Data: USGS water data


                    Suggestions for improvements:Meet every four to six months to discuss programs
                    and projects.














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           Organization: United States Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District

           Contact Person: Mr. R. Harold Jones, Supervisory Environmental Scientist

           SWA Programs:

                  Current: 1) Section 404 of the Clean Water Act which regulates the discharge of
                  dredged or fill material into waters of the US. 2) Section 10 of the Rivers and
                  Harbors Act which regulates dredging and the placement of structures in navigable
                  waters of the US.


                  Past: Same as above plus pre-application consultations, jurisdictional determinations,
                  and permit review.

                  Future: Same as above.


           Data Base:


                  Content: Permit action/enforcement data, Federally listed threatened and endangered
                  species data base.

                  Format: No response.

                  Access Method: Contact R Harold James.


           Interagency Communication:

                  Current Agency Interaction: EPA, FWS, NNTS, DEQ, VAGIF, Cities of Virginia
                  Beach and Chesapeake

                  Desired Future Contacts: Same as above.


                  Needed Data: Information regarding large projects, subdivisions, etc. at the earliest
                  possible stage of planning.

                  Suggestions for improvements: All data collection should be for a specific purpose
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             Organization: US Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Ecological
             Services, Virginia Field Office, White Marsh, VA.

             Contact Person: Stephen Zylstra

             SWA Programs:

                    Current: The Virginia Field Office provides technical assistance to the US Army Corps
                    of Engineers in the review of projects affecting wetlands and waterways in the Southern
                    Watershed Area. The Service also has advisory and regulatory responsibilities for the
                    management of Federally listed threatened and endangered species.

                    Past: Same as above.


                    Future: Same as above.


             Data Base:


                    Content: Information on wetlands and endangered species in the SWA.

                    Format: Type and location of wetlands is indicated on 1:24,000 topographic maps.

                    Access Method: Wetlands maps available from USGS. Endangered species information
                    is available in the field office.


             Interagency Communication:

                    Current Agency Interaction: Army Corps, EPA, NMFS, NRCS, VDGIF, DEQ, DCR,
                    VMRC, VDOT, VIMS, ODU, BRPDC, City of Virginia Beach, etc.

                    Desired Future Contacts: Contacts initiated as need arises.


                    N eeded Data: Digitized maps showing land use and zoning in Virginia Beach and
                    Chesapeake. Additional information on drainage patterns and water quality. Surveys
                    of recent Refuge land acquisitions should be conducted by local experts to identify
                    endangered species.

                    Suggestions for improvements: Regular meetings between agencies involved in the
                    SWA to exchange project information and research data. Making data gathered by
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            Organization: US Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of National
            Wildlife Refuges, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

            Contact Person: John B Gallegos, Refuge Wildlife Biologist.

            SWA Programs:

                   Current: Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is constantly involved in assessing impacts
                   to the lands.and waters under its management, whether the impact is within or outside
                   the Refuge boundaries. Key issues in this area have been construction of a City sewer
                   line through Refuge forested habitats, housing development proposals, dredging
                   proposals, and water quality management. In addition, the Refuge and VFO are jointly
                   sponsoring the "Back Bay Initiative", an ecosystem team management effort aimed at
                   assessing and monitoring water quality and land use issues in the Back Bay watershed.
                   Several studies have come out of this initiative including a literature review and synthesis
                   paper, a study assessing sediment toxicity, and a multi-year study of stormwater events.

                   Past: Same as above.


                   Future: Same as above.


            Data Base:
                   Content: Weekly -land biweekly water quality testing records. Stormwater events data.
                   Hourly local weather conditions.

                   Format: Hard copy and electronic data base.

                   Access Method: Contact refuge manager.

            Interagency Communication:

                   Current Agency Interaction: Army Corps, USDA, Dam Neck Naval Base, VDGIF,
                   VIMS, City of Virginia Beach, East Carolina University, HRPDC, etc.

                   Desired Future Contacts: Ms Leslie Trew, Virginia Department of Conservation
                   and Recreation.


                   Needed Data:Digitized maps showing land use and zoning in Virginia Beach and
                   Chesapeake. Additional information on drainage pattems and water quality. Surveys
                   of recent Refuge land acquisitions should be conducted by local experts to identify
                   endangered species.
                   Suggestions for impr'ovements:Regular meetings between agencies involved in the
                   SWA to exchange project information and research data. Making data gathered by
                   different agencies compatible would be helpful.


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            Organization: Department of Game and Inland Fisheries

            Contact Person: Mr. Mtchell Norman


            SWA Programs:

                   Current: No response.

                   Past: No response.

                   Future: No response.

            Data Base:


                   Content: Historic data on salinity and turbidity of Back Bay. This information is
                   collected quarterly. DGIF also has nutrient and chlorophyl data for Back Bay.

                   Format: No response.

                   Access Method: No response.

            Interagency Communication:

                   Current Agency Interaction:No response.

                   Desired Future Contacts:No response.

                   Needed Data: No response.

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                                     MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT.
                   Whereas, Section 15.1-21 of the Code of Virginia enables
                   local governments to enter into cooperative agreements to
                   exercise those powers that each may be enabled to exercise;
                   and

                   whereas, a Virginia Coastal Resources Management Program
                   grant was obtained by the Hampton Roads Planning District
                   Commission to facilitate and coordinate a "Southern Water-
                   shed Area Management Program" with the two local govern-
                   ments, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake; and

                   Whereas, the "Southern Watershed Area" has been defined for
                   the purposes of this program as the watersheds of the Back
                   Bay, North Landing River and Northwest River water bodies
                   (refer to map); and

                   Whereas, Section 15.1-446.1 requires every governing body
                   to adopt a comprehensive plan for the territory under its
                   jurisdiction by July 1, 1980; and

                   Whereas, the comprehensive plan shall be made with the
                   purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, ad-
                   justed and harmonious development of the territory which
                   will, in accordance with present and probable future needs
                   and resources, best promote the health, safety, morals,
                   order, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of the
                   inhabitants; and

                   Whereas, the Local Government Advisory Committee for the
                   Southern Watershed Area Management Program developed con-
                   sensus on goals and objectives for the Southern Watershed
                   Area Management Program based on and in harmony with the
                   goals and objectives previously developed for the Compre-
                   hensive Plans of each locality;

                   NOW THEREFORE, the signatory parties enter into the
                   following Agreement:
                        This Memorandum of Agreement, entered into this_J_L_day
                   of    Q;ï¿½Qhe_r       -, 1995 between the two cities,
                   Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, establishes the Cooperative
                   Regional Southern Area Watershed Management Program. It
                   outlines the roles and responsibilities of each entity in
                   administering this program.

                   BASIC PREMISES

                        1.   Section 15.1-431 of the code of Virginia, re-
                   quires that when a proposed comprehensive plan or amendment
                   thereto, a proposed change in zoning:map classification, or
                   an application for special exception for a change in use, or
                   to increase by greater than fifty percent of the bulk or
                   height of an existing or proposed building, but not includ-
                   ing renewals of previous approved special exceptions, in-
                   volves any parcel of land located within one-half nile of
                   a boundary of an adjoining county or municipality, then
                   written notice shall also be given by the local commission,
                   or its representative, at least ten days before the hearing
                   to the chief administrative officer, or his designee, of
                   such adjoining county or municipality. This Agreement
                   intends to develop a coordinated mechanism for fulfilling
                   this requirement and going a step further to design a-formal
                   process for implementing the Southern Watershed Area
                   Management Program.



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                          2.   The Cities of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake have
                     developed a local government consensus on Watershed goals,
                     objectives and priorities for the Southern Watershed Area
                     from the goals, objectives and prior ities'adopted in the
                     local Comprehensive Plans. This consensus, developed
                     through the Local Government Advisory Committee for the
                     HRPDC "Southern Watershed Special Area Management Program"
                     (SWAMP) is the basis for developing a broader, more com-
                     prehensive environmental and natural resource management
                     program for the Southern Watershed Area.

                          3.   The MISSION STATEMENT, GOALS and OBJECTIVES
                     for Environmental Management in the Southern Watershed of
                     Chesapeake and Virginia Beach developed through consensus
                     by the Local Government Advisory Committee for SWAMP will
                     be accepted as an integral part of the Cooperative Regional
                     Southern Watersheds Area Management Program. Local Govern-
                     ment decisions affecting the Southern Watershed of Chesa-
                     peake and Virginia Beach should be consistent with these
                     GOALS and OBJECTIVES.

                          4.   The Memorandum of Agreement and associated local
                     government responsibilities relating to*Virginia Beach and
                     Chesapeake's Southern Watershed Area Management Program
                     serves as an instrument of cooperative regional planning.
                     The policies and related responsibilities effected by this
                     Agreement shall not restrict either locality's legitimate
                     function to study, plan and, if deemed to be in the public
                     interest, adopt appropriate planned land use, zoning and
                     other development. related changes in the defined Southern
                     Watersheds Area.

                          5.   The policies and related responsibilities effected
                     by this Agreement shall not allow either locality to prevent
                     or restrict the other locality from exercising, at its own
                     discretion, what it determine& to be the appropriate use of
                     lands contained within its boundaries.

                          6.   This Agreement establishes the administrative
                     framework which will be used by the two local governments
                     to ensure that planning and management initiatives affecting
                     the Southern Watershed of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach are
                     coordinated and integrated.

                          7.   This Agreement applies only to the cities of
                     Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. Both local governments
                     will be participants in and signatories to the Agreement.

                          a.   This Agreement shall remain in effect until eithtr
                     signatory local government shall elect to withdraw. The
                     Agreement may be amended at anytime with both cities' con-
                     sent.


                     LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

                          Under the.terms of this Agreement, the signatory local
                     governments are responsible for the following:

                          1.   The signatory local governments shall appoint a
                     staff person to serve as the "Southern Watershed coordi-
                     nator." The Southern Watershed Coordinator will have the
                     following duties:

                          A.   The.Coordinator will serve as the point of
                               contact for all issues relating to, and requests
                               for, information regarding the Southern Watershed
                               Area.






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                           B.   The Coordinator will identify and monitor
                                local issues and proposals which may affect
                                the Southern Watershed Area. The Coordinators
                                for Ch..sapeake and Virginia Beach will keep one
                                another advised of such issues and proposals as
                                they arise and develop.

                           C.   The Coordinator, or designee, will attend all
                                meetings for the Southern Watershed Area Manage-
                                ment Program.
                           D.   The Coordinator will promoie and further the
                                goals and objectives of the Southern Watershed
                                Area Management Program.

                           2.   A formal institutional staff-level process for
                     cooperative environmental management of the Southern
                     Watershed will be designed and implemented. A schedule
                     of regular meetings for information exchange between the
                     two signatory local governments will be developed.

                           3.   The MISSION STATEMENT, GOALS and OBTECTIVES
                     developed by the Local Government Advisory Committee for
                     the HRPDC  SWAMP are intended to serve as the framework for
                     decisions  made by the two signatory local governments. The,
                     PRIORITIES developed by the SWAMP Committee are intended to
                     serve as the basis for developing an action plan for the
                     Southern Watershed Area, unless public interest dictates
                     otherwise.

                           4.   The two signatory local governments should
                     continue informal discussions concerning broader co-
                     ordination of development review affecting the shared
                     resources in the Southern Watershed Area.

                           5.   Through the Cooperative Regional Southern
                     Watershed Area Management Program, the signatory local
                     governments should develop educational materials on the
                     sensitive lands, water quality issues and general signifi-
                     cance of the natural resources of the Southern Watershed to
                     provide to -public officials and citizens.

                           6.   Through the Cooperative Regional Southern
                     Watershed Area Management Program, the signatory local
                     governments should aspire to coordinate and integrate the
                     multitude of activities and interests in the Southern
                     Watershed Area, including endeavors of State and Federal
                     Agencies within the area..

                           7.   Through the Cooperative Regional southern
                     Watershed Area Management Program, the signatory local
                     governments should continue analysis of technical water
                     quality studies, including exploring the opportunity for
                     watershed-wide educational water quality monitoring
                     programs.

                           S.   The Cooperative Regional Southern Watershed Area
                     Management Program will not require financing or budgeting
                     from or by the signatory local governments.

                           9.   The Cooperative Regional Southern Watershed Area
                     Management. Program will not purchase, own, hold or convey
                     any real or personal property.     -

                           10. The cooperative Regional Southern Watershed Area
                     Management Program will not undertake any endeavors which
                     may expose the signatory local gover--ments or the Program to
                     liability.


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                                         APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
                                          
                                          City of Virginia Beach
                                          Department of Planning


                                            APPROVED AS To FORM


                                          City of Virgin Beach
                                              City Attorney


                                         APPROVED AS TO CONTENT



                                           City of Chesapeake
                                          Department of Planning


                                           APPROVED AS TO FORM


                                            City of Chesapeake
                                              City Attorney
                                                CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
                                                 BY:
                                                   City Manager/Authorized Designee
                                                   of the City Manager

                      (SEAL)

                      ATTEST:



                      City Clerk


                      STATE OF VIRGINIA

                      CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, to-wit:

                           I    Karen M. Akers                a Notary Public in

                      and for 'the City and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that
                                                  
                         C. Oral  Lambert, Jr.	,city Manager/Authorized
                      Designee of the City Manager Pursuant to 5 2-154 of the
                      City Code, whose name is signed to the foregoing Agreement,
                      bearing date the 11th day of      October        1975

                      has acknowledged the same before me in my City and State

                      aforesaid.

                           Given under my hand this 23rd day of October

                      1995.

									Karen M. Akers
                                                         Notary Public

                           My commission expires:	January 31, 1999


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                                                          CITY OF CHESAPEAKE VIRGINIA
                                                                            
                                                          BY:    
                                                                     City Manager


                        (SEAL)

                        ATTEST:


                        city Clerk


                        STATE OF VIRGINIA

                        CITY OF CHESAPEAKE, to-wit:
                              I, Wand B. Futrell,  a Notary Public in

                        and for the City and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that
                         James. W. Rein,  City Manager, whose name

                        is signed to the foregoing Agreement, bearing date
                        the 11   day of October, 1995
                        -has acknowledged the same before me in my City and State

                        aforesaid.
                              Given under my hand this   13   day of October ,
                        1995.
                                                                                   
                                                                Notary Public
                              my commission expires: 30 September, 1998     

                 CERTIFIED TO BE A TRUE COPY OF THE SOUTHERN
                 WATERSHED AREA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MEMORANDUM
                 OF AGREEMENT entered into October 11, 1995
                 between the City of Virginia Beach and the
                 City of Chesapeake
                                                
                                        Ruth Hodges Smith, CMC/AAE
                                        City Clerk



















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                           This project was funded, in part, by the Virginia Coastal Resources Management Program of the Department
              0            of Environmental Quality through Grant #NA570ZO561-01 of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
                  I..      Administration, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, under the Coastal Zone Management
                           Act of 1972, as amended. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect
                           the views of NOAA or any of its subagencies or DEQ. This project received $15,500 (50%) of its funding from
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                           the Virginia Coastal Resources Management Program of the DEQ through a grant from NOAA, and $15,500
                           (50%) from the HRPDC and the Cities of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.





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