Select floodplains from the layers tab and search by street address
If you feel your home is improperly shown in a 100-year floodplain complete the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) process to make a determination
The FEMA maps for Hanover County include links to properties that have already completed the LOMA determination
You can usually do nothing to wetlands on your property. Wetlands are best left alone in their natural state, however sometimes residents may need to access wetlands to fix a drainage issue or remove a tree
Maintenance may be accomplished as long as no live vegetation is removed
An exception would be to remove a tree that may fall and cause harm to human life and property
In no case are stumps allowed to be removed and heavy equipment (bulldozer, etc) to be used without a permit
Wetlands promote water quality by creating a habitat for plants and wildlife that absorb nutrients from stormwater runoff such as nitrogen and phosphorus
These nutrients can be harmful to fish and aquatic life in creeks, streams and rivers
Please consult the Department of Public Works with questions about wetlands