Water Resources
The Water Resources Program is comprised of both MS4/Stormwater Management and Resiliency.
MS4 / Stormwater Management
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is authorized to discharge stormwater from its municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) by coverage under the Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Individual Permit for Discharge of Stormwater (the Permit) within the urbanized areas of Virginia.
As part of the original permit authorization, VDOT developed and implemented an MS4 Program Plan (the Plan) with best management practices (BMPs) to address the seven minimum control measures (MCMs) and the special conditions for applicable total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) outlined in the Permit. The MS4 program group develops Standards and Specifications, IIMs and manuals that will assist in ensuring permit compliance.
If you believe that you have observed an illicit discharge entering or leaving VDOT’s storm sewer system, please send reports to iddereports@vdot.virginia.gov.
Use this Story Map link to learn more about the MS4 Program through spatially interactive GIS maps, datasets, training modules, and public education, outreach, and participation programs.
If you have questions, comments or concerns about the Stormwater Management Program, contact us at ms4@vdot.virginia.gov. For drainage problems, please refer to https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about/our-system/highways/drainage/ or contact the VDOT Customer Service Center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD.
Resiliency
VDOT is developing and participating in research aimed at addressing recurrent flooding of public roadway and bridge infrastructure under existing and future conditions for the Commonwealth. Changes in climate and extreme weather events, such as sea level rise and inland riverine flooding, pose risks for Virginia's transportation system. VDOT is evaluating preventative measures needed to prepare and adapt to the changing climate by assessing ways to protect, maintain, and improve assets. These measures include identification and mapping of vulnerable public infrastructure that may be at risk of flooding or deterioration, assessing design standards, and considering approaches that will lead to more resilient infrastructures and communities.
MS4 / technical resources
- VSMP Permit No. VA0092975 - September 30, 2024
- MS4 Program Plan coverage from June 27, 2024 to June 26, 2029
- Ditches and Channels: Form LD-268 found in the VDOT Drainage Manual. The Roadside and Median Ditch Design Form is used for computing depth, velocity, and channel lining.
- VDOT Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Manual
- Outfall Inventory Manual May 2022
- Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan (June 27, 2024)
- VDOT Precast Concrete Shop Drawing Submittal Format
- LUP-A Land Use Permit Application for Storm Sewer Stenciling
- LUP-SPG Permittee Agreement for Strom Sewer Stenciling
Stormwater Management
- Drainage Manual: “The VDOT Drainage Manual is intended as an operational handbook for use in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis. This manual includes design concepts, policies, procedures and examples for designers in plan development of VDOT highways.”
- Stormwater Program Advisory SWPA 24-01
- Stormwater Program Advisory SWPA 25-01
- IIM-195 Virginia Stormwater Management Program
- LD-445 VSMP Regulated Land-Disturbing Activity Tracking Form
- LD-445A VPDES Construction Permit Contact Information Form
- LD-445C ESC and SWM Plan Certification Form
- LD-445D VPDES Construction Permit Coverage Termination Notice Form
- LD-445F Notification of Land Disturbing Activity – Associated with Emergency Work Form
- LD-458 Redevelopment/Surplus Credit Tracking Form
- LD-458 Redevelopment/Surplus Credit Tracking Job Aid
- Part II B BMP Design Manual of Practice
- Part IIB BMP Design Manual of Practice
- Part IIC BMP Design Manual of Practice (available upon request)
- VDOT BMP Inspection and Maintenance Manual
- VDOT Requirements for Manufactured Treatment Devices
2024 VPDES Construction General Permit (CGP) Update Section Resources
- 2024 VDPES Construction General Permit (CGP) Update Section Resources:
- 2024 CGP Updates Slides and 2024 VPDES CGP Updates Training Video *Recorded 6-26-24*
- Quick Reference – 2024 CGP Turbidity Monitoring
- Log Form Resources:
- VTRC Dewatering Bag Sizing Procedure Guidance
- Construction Dewatering & Turbidity Monitoring Video Demonstration - VDOTU
- Turbidity Monitoring for Construction Dewatering Activities - YouTube
- VDOT Dewatering FAQ
- Updated C-107 Part 1 Form
- Updated SWPPP General Information Sheets – See MicroStation Cel. Library
- General VDPES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities (CGP)
Nutrient credits
The following forms are used for guidance, policy and application when utilizing Nutrient Credit purchases on VDOT roadway project. Also show are the Chesapeake Bay and Southern Rivers watersheds with applicable 4th order – 8-digit HUCS.
- IIM 251 - Stormwater Management
- LD-453 Nutrient Credit Purchase Form
- Statewide Map of Nutrient Credit Banks
- Nutrient Credit Assignment Agreement Instructions
- Nutrient Credit Assignment Agreement
- Statewide Nutrient Credit Demand and Supply Forecasting in Virginia
MS4 annual reports
- VDOT MS4 Annual Report PY24
- VDOT MS4 Annual Report PY23
- VDOT MS4 Annual Report PY22
- VDOT MS4 Annual Report PY21
- VDOT MS4 Annual Report PY20
- VDOT MS4 Annual Report PY19
- VDOT MS4 Annual Report PY18
Stream cleanup events
- Project Clean Stream 2024
- Westmoreland State Park Beach Clean Up
- Roanoke Valley Fall Waterways Event
- Potomac River Watershed - Ferguson Foundation Events
- Potomac River Watershed - Potomac Conservancy Events
- Hampton Roads Events
- Chesapeake Bay - Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Events
- Accotink River Watershed - Friends of Accotink Events
Hydraulics forms
| Form number | Title | File format | Revision date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD-023 | Bridge Hydraulics Data Sheet | Word | 06/2025 |
| LD-293 | Location Hydraulic Study | Word | 06/2025 |
| LD-294 | Design Hydraulic Study | Word | 06/2025 |
| LD-457 | Selection of Pipe Type for Scoping | Word | 06/2025 |
Stormwater / MS4
| Form number | Title | File format | Revision date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD-445 | General VPDES Permit For Discharges of Stormwater From Construction Activities Tracking | Word | 06/2025 |
| LD-445A | VPDES Construction Permit | Word | 06/2025 |
| LD-445C | ESC and SWM Plan Certification Form - Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) and Stormwater Management (SWM) Plan Certification Form - March 15, 2024 | Word | 06/2025 |
| LD-445D | VPDES Construction General Permit Coverage Notice of Termination | Word | 06/2025 |
| LD-445F | Notification of Land Disturbing Activity Associated with Emergency Work | Word | 06/2025 |
| LD-445J | Offsite Support/Material Disposal Area Activities Tracking Form | Word | 06/2025 |
| LD-453 | Nutrient Credit Purchase Form | Word | 06/2025 |
| LD-458 | Redevelopment/Surplus Credit Tracking Form | Excel | 06/2025 |
Training courses
Upcoming courses for Erosion and Sediment Control Contractor Certification Qualified Personnel (ESCCC-QP) through construction trade organizations:
- Richmond Area Municipal Contractors Association (RAMCA)
- Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA)
- Hampton Roads Utility & Heavy Contractors Associations (HRUHCA)
- Heavy Construction Contractors Association (HCCA)
New! Erosion and Sediment Control Contractor Certification Qualified Personnel (ESCCC-QP)
Contact
VDOT, Location & Design Division
1401 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Alex Forasté, P.E.
State Water Resources Program Manager
alex.foraste@vdot.virginia.gov
804-786-2548
Jacob Bauckman
Stormwater Section Manager
jacob.bauckman@vdot.virginia.gov
804-661-5168
Matthew Stafford
MS4 Section Manager
matthew.stafford@vdot.virginia.gov
804-371-0366
Melissa Burgh, P.E.
Senior Stormwater Engineer
Melissa.Burgh@vdot.virginia.gov
804-225-3299
VACANT
Stormwater & MS4 Program Specialist
Michelle Fults
GeoSpatial Section & Water Resources Support
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
michelle.fults@vdot.virginia.gov
804-786-1294
District NPDES Coordinators
A District National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Coordinator is located within each of the nine VDOT District Offices. The District NPDES Coordinator’s primary responsibility is assist and coordinate the implementation of VDOT’s NPDES program activities, perform facility and VPDES Construction Permit inspections, develop correction actions recommendations, and train district staff on the NPDES program requirements.
Kendall Allen
Richmond District NPDES Coordinator
kendall.allen@vdot.virginia.gov
804-629-0035
Marian Carroll
Northern Virginia District NPDES Coordinator
marian.carroll@vdot.virginia.gov
703-259-1739
Michael Cartwright
Fredericksburg District NPDES Coordinator
michael.cartwright@vdot.virginia.gov
540-899-4474
Jenny Dail
Hampton Roads District NPDES Coordinator
jennifer.dail@vdot.virginia.gov
757-956-3275
Stephen Mumpower
Bristol District NPDES Coordinator
stephen.mumpower@vdot.virginia.gov
276-393-8868
Katelyn Shiflett
Staunton District NPDES Coordinator
Katelyn.Shiflett@vdot.virginia.gov
540-292-5008
Jeff Ferguson
Salem District NPDES Coordinator
jeffrey.ferguson@vdot.virginia.gov
540-357-0129
Blake Barnes
Culpeper District NPDES Coordinator
Blake.Barnes@vdot.virginia.gov
434-841-0499
Amanda Winks
Lynchburg District NPDES Coordinator
amanda.winks@vdot.virginia.gov
434-221-0412
Hampton Roads District Hydraulics Engineer
Mesfin Alesa
mesfin.alesa@vdot.virginia.gov
757-956-3273
Fredericksburg District Hydraulics Engineer
Jeff Hancock
jeff.hancock@vdot.virginia.gov
540-372-3573
Salem District Hydraulics Engineer
Jay Crumpacker, P.E.
jay.crumpacker@vdot.virginia.gov
540-375-9515
Richmond District Hydraulics Engineer
James Brent, P.E.
james.brent@vdot.virginia.gov
804-524-6402
Staunton District Hydraulics Engineer
Shelby Hertzler, P.E.
shelby.hertzler@vdot.virginia.gov
540-322-7799
Lynchburg District Hydraulics Engineer
Tyler H. Marshall, P.E.
tylerh.marshall@vdot.virginia.gov
434-856-8045 ext. 68045
Northern Virginia District Hydraulics Engineer
Pawan Sarang, P.E.
pawan.sarang@vdot.virginia.gov
703-259-1984
Bristol District Hydraulics Engineer
Richard Buckingham, P.E., PMP
richard.buckingham@vdot.virginia.gov
276-696-3278
Culpeper District Hydraulics Engineer
Steve Ikenberry, P.E.
steve.ikenberry@vdot.virginia.gov
540-829-7548
Last updated: September 23, 2025