Bill > SJR28

This resolution requests the Department of Conservation and Recreation to study methods to mitigate flooding in Prince Edward County, specifically focusing on the Town of Farmville and its surrounding areas that are affected by the Appomattox River and its tributaries. The study will be conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, an agency that has jurisdiction over parts of the river and is involved in flood control and permitting. The Department will identify areas prone to flooding, propose feasible infrastructure solutions that minimize environmental harm, determine necessary permits from the Army Corps of Engineers, and explore potential funding sources for mitigation efforts. The study's findings and recommendations will be reported to the Governor and the General Assembly by the start of the 2027 legislative session.