The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) coordinates and directs programs and services to prevent degradation of the commonwealth's water quality caused by nonpoint source pollution.
Nonpoint source pollution (NPS) is water pollution caused by runoff that is not from a single point such as a wastewater treatment plant or industrial discharge pipe. Because NPS pollution is so diverse, approaches to addressing the sources must also be diverse. It requires numerous programs and involves a number of state, local and federal agencies, and the private sector.
DCR's soil and water conservation staff administers nonpoint source pollution control programs required by state law. They include nutrient management, agricultural best management practices, resource management planning, shoreline erosion advice, and the administrative, technical and financial support of Virginia's 47 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs).
Staff members in the central office and seven regional offices deliver services through local governments and nonprofit groups, businesses and citizens.
James E. Martin
Director, Division of Soil & Water Conservation
Office: 804-786-2291
james.e.martin@dcr.virginia.gov
Amanda S. Pennington, PE
District Engineering Services Manager
Cell: 804-229-1425
amanda.pennington@dcr.virginia.gov
Seth Mullins
Nutrient Management Coordinator – Animal Waste
Poultry Litter Transport Program
P.O. Box 336,
Crewe, VA 23930
Cell: 804-517-0726
seth.mullins@dcr.virginia.gov