This presentation takes the audience on a captivating voyage through time to experience the evolution of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) in Virginia. Beginning with the creation of Virginia’s first known water management practices, it details the events leading to the development and expansion of pivotal regulations and the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP).

 

Following the historic journey through events that shaped stormwater management in Virginia, the presentation returns to the present to explore the significance of BMPs in the modern age. Examples of Virginia’s most innovative BMPs are illustrated, uncovering the distinct advantages of the chosen solutions in how they meet the VSMP’s water quality requirements.

 

The journey ends in the future, where adaptability, sustainability and technology ensure that BMPs will remain at the forefront of stormwater management strategies and continue to protect water resources and communities for the future of Virginia.