infiltration trenches due to sediment clogging. Therefore, in order to determine the most economical stormwater best management practice for your site, the homeowner is generally directed to the services of a Professional Engineer who is knowledgeable of the locality’s stormwater management rules and regulations and the constraints of the project site. The Professional Engineer will listen to the desires of the homeowner regarding the proposed improvements and will then make suggestions of design criteria that will achieve the homeowner’s desire with the least amount of impact to the environment. The Professional Engineer can also assist the homeowner in obtaining the appropriate permits to complete the project and provide construction inspection to insure the proper installation of the stormwater management practice.


The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries provide a valuable economic and recreational resource as well as an ecological jewel to our portion of the planet. Therefore, it is our responsibility as citizens of the community and stewards of the land to protect this


valuable resource while at the same time protecting the property rights of the individual land owner. Proper administration and implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation ordinance in conjunction with public education can fulfill the desires of the landowner while protecting the environment we live in. H


Jeffrey Howeth is a licensed Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor specializing in providing engineering, surveying and environmental consultation services for land development projects. He is the President of J. L. Howeth, P.C. with its main office located at 1125 Elm Street in Tappahannock, Virginia.


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