VA SJR28

Requests the Department of Conservation and Recreation to study flooding mitigation methods in Prince Edward County, specifically focusing on the Town of Farmville and surrounding areas affected by the Appomattox River and its tributaries

The Appomattox River has caused 103 recorded flooding events since 1928, damaging homes and businesses and blocking major highways including U.S. Routes 15 and 460 and State Route 45

Requires collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to identify historical flood areas, feasible infrastructure solutions, required permits, and potential funding sources including federal grants and cost-sharing options

Study must be completed by November 30, 2026, with findings and recommendations submitted to the Governor and General Assembly by the first day of the 2027 legislative session

Research cited in the resolution indicates flood mitigation investments yield a return of five dollars or more for every dollar spent through avoided losses and recovery costs