Fully half of Virginia is drained by Chesapeake Bay rivers, and two-thirds of the state's population lives within the Bay watershed. From the farm fields of the Shenandoah Valley to the pinewoods of the Eastern Shore, for most Virginians the Bay is as close as the nearest creek or stream.

STORMWATER: Support New Runoff Regulations

Virginia Can Stop Polluted Runoff

Rainwater falling on our rooftops, yards, streets, and parking lots can cause big pollution problems.

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Get the facts about the proposed Revisions to Virginia's Stormwater Regulations

Find out what stormwater runoff is doing to human health.Read CBF's new report: Bad Water 2009: Its Impact on Human Health in the Chesapeake Bay Region

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Often the water quickly runs off into gutters, storm drains, and culverts, sweeping up chemicals, dirt, bacteria, and litter as it goes. Typically, this stew of polluted runoff ends up in local streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay, where it hurts water quality and water life.

Virginia is now preparing new statewide rules that, if written correctly and approved, will reduce the amount of polluted runoff from newly constructed buildings around the state. CBF strongly supports the new rules as originally proposed and urges CBF members and friends to encourage Virginia environmental officials to approve them.

To learn more about the proposed regulations, read our fact sheet. You can also read what others have said about the regulations.

Additionally, you can do your part to reduce runoff pollution—and cut household costs, too. Here's how.