VWP Permit Number: 23-1991

Notice Purpose: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that would allow impacts to wetlands and stream channel in Roanoke City, Virginia.

Public Comment Period: Nov. 15 - Dec. 20, 2024

Applicant: City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation; 215 Church Ave SW, Room 303, Roanoke, Virginia 24011

Project Description: The applicant has applied for a new permit for the Roanoke River Blueway Improvements project. The project is located within the Roanoke River with an upstream limit at the Memorial Avenue Bridge and downstream terminus adjacent to Smith Park along Wiley Drive in Roanoke, Virginia. The proposed activity is construction of an outdoor recreation area on the Roanoke River featuring an in-river park and shoreline facilities. The proposed activity would affect 0.33 acre(s) of wetlands and 2,423 linear feet of stream channel. The proposed activity would affect Roanoke River in the Roanoke River watershed. DEQ’s tentative decision is to issue the permit.

DEQ Contact:
Shawn Crist, Blue Ridge Regional Office
Phone: (434) 316-4031
E-mail: Shawn.Crist@DEQ.Virginia.gov

The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named above by appointment or may request copies of the documents from the contact person listed above.