I fish the Shenandoah River nearly every day in the summer.  After even a brief rain, way too much runoff is coming into the river. The river gets muddy way too fast and greatly affects the quality and health of our beloved river.

I support the Shenandoah Riverkeeper and Potomac Riverkeeper's efforts to change the Construction General Permit so that Stormwater Pollution Plans (SWPPPs) are made available to the public for every construction site in the Commonwealth. 

The Commonwealth of Virginia needs to do more to protect streams like the Shenandoah River from additional damage which could be caused by sediment running off construction sites.  Please take these steps now rather than wait another five years for the next permit removal.

Jay Cohen (jkcohen4@verizon.net)

352 Pyletown Road

Boyce, VA 22620