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Decades-old dams often become higher risk as they age, but owners might have limited resources for assessing the actual risks. A semi-quantitative risk assessment (SQRA) offers a solution. South River Dam #19 (SR-19), a flood control structure built in 1956 by the USDA-Soil Conservation Service near Waynesboro, Virginia, was designed as a low hazard structure […]
The Lynnhaven River in the City of Virginia Beach is a waterway of national significance and was once renowned for its oyster population. For decades, the river had been impaired to a point where oysters and other fish caught could not be consumed. Through regional efforts, the river is rebounding. The LRBER Project is an […]
Accumulated sediments located in waterways require comprehensive characterization prior to removal to facilitate the selection of suitable disposal sites and minimize impacts to project schedule and budget. Sediments often contain a variety of environmental contaminants above regulated concentrations. The deposition process can concentrate heavy contaminants such as metals and create an anerobic environment that can […]
Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Districts received funding for the installation of remote monitoring equipment. This presentation will discuss the various challenges faced when selecting, installing, and using remote monitoring equipment on dams. The remote monitoring program has installed 18 units and looking to install an additional 60 units.
The Virginia Lakes and Watershed Association is a volunteer organization and its mission is to provide education on water resources in Virginia.
