Mr. Weeks:
Please ask the SWCB to look at the attached 5 pictures taken Dec 21st, 2008. They are from the
http://www.va.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/va_standards.htm
Drainage Water Management (Code 554),
Purpose-- Improve water quality
Purpose--To minimize agricultural nutrient contamination of surface and groundwater resources.
Filter Strip (Code 393)
Purpose---To filter sediment, particulate organics, and other pollutants in runoff
The above are examples of many clear guidelines of the agricultural practices that, if followed, would have obviated the need for this petition.
RH Meyers