As a Virginian fisherman who spends considerable time fishing Virginia rivers, I continue to be disappointed with the efforts to protect Virginia rivers.  Frankly, the rivers don't seem to be getting any cleaner and fish kills seem more frequent.  Something seems out of sync, especially on the Shenandoah.  Bank protection seems limited and I am more or less convinced that heavy runoffs from farms and construction sites are significantly damaging the rivers.  

I closely follow and fully support the efforts of the the Shenandoah and Potomac Riverkeepers.   I fully support the current efforts of these riverkeepers in their call for improvements in the General Construction Permit process.  It is critical that SWPPPs are made available to the public for every construction site in Virigia.  I can think of no reason why these improvements should not be fully considered and implemented.  

I would like to request that information be provided to me on the outcome related to process.  Thanks.

John Fawsett

8221 Bayberry Ridge Rd,

Fairfax Station, Va 22039