West Virginia SB469 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to assess and the Department of Highways to dredge flood-prone waterways.

West Virginia SB469 requires the Department of Environmental Protection to identify waterways prone to flooding due to silt and sediment. The Department of Highways must then dredge and clear these waterways to protect wildlife, indigenous plant life, and prevent pollution. The bill mandates the removal of sediment and other blockages from waterways near homes and businesses, as well as areas causing downstream and upstream flooding. The removed material must be deposited at appropriate sites.

West Virginia SB469 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to assess and the Department of Highways to dredge flood-prone waterways.

West Virginia SB469 requires the Department of Environmental Protection to identify waterways prone to flooding due to silt and sediment. The Department of Highways must then dredge and clear these waterways to protect wildlife, indigenous plant life, and prevent pollution. The bill mandates the removal of sediment and other blockages from waterways near homes and businesses, as well as areas causing downstream and upstream flooding. The removed material must be deposited at appropriate sites.