Virginia Environmental Law & Waterfront Property Rights Resources

In our latest webinar, we review dredging, taking a look at its various types, requirements, and costs. We also discuss how dredging impacts the economy on a national, state, and local level. Read the full article.

Learn more about the Virginia Stormwater Regulations & Sediment Control Requirements before beginning your commercial or residential construction project! Read the full article.

Watch our latest webinar on Stormwater, Erosion & Sediment Control at Construction Sites in Virginia. We covered many topics including the federal history of stormwater, erosion, and sediment requirements and Virginia-specific laws that followed in... Read the full article.

Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) approves new guidance on oyster leases for oyster planting grounds at the March 23, 2021 meeting of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC). Read the full article.

This is the first article in a two-part series. In this article we explain how the legal obligation arose for you to obtain a stormwater permit at your construction site. Read the full article.

During the Q&A at the end of our Living Shorelines webinar, I was asked: Are LWB Subject to Audits from State Regulators, USACE? Here's the answer. Read the full article.

Learn more about the importance of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment when it comes to purchasing real estate, and potential consequences you can encounter without one. Read the full article.

Learn more about complications commercial builders may face in light of a new set of Nationwide Permits the USACE finalized regarding non-tidal wetlands. Read the full article.

Jim Lang takes a closer look at dredging in Virginia. Dredging plays a vital role in Virginia’s waterways and in the state and national economy. Read the full article.