Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
State Water Control Board
 
chapter
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Designation and Management Regulations (formerly 4VAC50-90) [9 VAC 25 ‑ 830]
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4/29/24  11:11 am
Commenter: Stacie McGraw, Wetlands Watch

Opposed to Petition
 

I strongly oppose this petition. It aims to apply the legal decisions of the Sackett v. EPA case to Virginia's Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, potentially weakening protections for wetlands in the state. This move would be harmful and short-sighted. Wetlands play a crucial role in reducing flood risks, preventing erosion, filtering pollutants from runoff, and providing habitat for numerous native species. Weakening wetland protections in Virginia would not only harm wildlife but also increase flood risks and pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, damaging fisheries and recreational activities.

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