SB 469
Requiring dredging of flood prone waterways
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Bill overview
This bill requires the West Virginia Department of Highways, in coordination with the Department of Environmental Protection, to dredge and clear waterways identified as prone to flooding. The Department of Environmental Protection will establish a system to identify these waterways, which may include creeks, rivers, and streams near residential and business areas. The bill outlines procedures for removing obstructions and managing dredged material to mitigate flood risks.
Key provisions
- The Department of Highways will dredge waterways designated as prone to flooding.
- The Department of Environmental Protection will assess waterways for flooding risk due to silt and sediment.
- Dredged material must be hauled away and deposited at sites determined by the Department of Environmental Protection.
- The bill covers waterways regardless of navigability.
- The plan includes removal of physical obstructions causing flooding.
- Clearing activities must protect wildlife and plant life.
- The department will oversee the clearing process.
- A system for managing and storing removed sediment will be established.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents and businesses in flood-prone areas
- The Department of Highways
- The Department of Environmental Protection
- Property owners near waterways
- State infrastructure
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