Jim Lang
Posts from Jim Lang
Major Changes on July 1, 2020 for Flood Prevention and Protection in Virginia
July 7, 2020
Learn from our experienced waterfront law team how SB 320 and the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund can help preserve waterfront property and prevent costly flooding. Read the full article.
Helping Lynnhaven River NOW Weather the Pandemic
July 2, 2020
COVID-19's Affect on Lynnhaven River NOWOur Waterfront Law team is an active participant in Lynnhaven River NOW cleanup events. A non-profit organization, Lynnhaven River NOW relies on sponsorship and Read the full article.
Waterfront Law Team Thrilled to Sponsor the 2020 Walk the Watershed Campaign
June 29, 2020
Chesapeake Bay Foundation 2020 Walk the WatershedBecause of COVID-19, Walk the Watershed can be done virtually. People can register online and create teams or join individually to commit to walking Read the full article.
Enhanced Transparency In Spills Reporting in Virginia Waters Takes Effect July 1st
June 23, 2020
Amendments to Virginia code §62.1-44.5(b) and §62.1-44.19:6(b) take effect on July 1, 2020, markedly enhancing transparency in environmental reporting requirements for spills that reach state waters Read the full article.
Supporting Virginia's Eastern Shore Amidst COVID-19 with "Shore Delivery Corps"
June 10, 2020
Volunteering with “Shore Delivery Corps” On June 6, our waterfront law team revisited the Eastern Shore for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. We volunteered with “Shore Delivery Read the full article.
Do I Control What Happens on the Water at My Waterfront Property on a Creek, River, Bay or Shore of the Sea?
June 9, 2020
If you want to know if you can stop noisy jet skiers, or boaters, who park just offshore to fish, socialize or party in front of your waterfront property. Then read the full article now. Read the full article.
How Citizens' Environmental Lawsuits Can Stop Pollution
June 2, 2020
Three citizens groups filed a Citizen's Environmental Lawsuit for pollution and won their case, forcing the polluter to pay a large civil penalty for its Clean Water Act violations. Read the full article.
Preservation of Mature Trees Can Help Win Site Plan Approval Due to an Amendment to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act
June 2, 2020
Learn from our experienced waterfront law team how mature tree preservation plans can help gain site plan approval in Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas. Read the full article.
Do I Control What Happens on the Water at my Waterfront Property on a Lake or Pond?
June 2, 2020
Our experienced waterfront law team dives into the importance bottomland ownership, and how it can determine riparian property lines on lakes or ponds. Read the full article.