Department of Environmental Quality (440)
Mission
The Department of Environmental Quality protects and enhances Virginia’s environment, and promotes the health and well being of the citizens of the Commonwealth.
Strategic Plan
Last modified: 10/29/2009
Last modified: 10/29/2009
Budget Summary
| Dollars | Positions | |||
| Biennium | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| 2008-2010 | $218,940,645 | $215,015,267 | 896 | 896 |
| 2006-2008 | $382,881,478 | $189,640,074 | 931 | 957 |
| 2004-2006 | $168,834,080 | $243,192,400 | 908 | 898 |
There are 0 capital projects for this agency in Chapter 781, 2009 Acts of the Assembly.
Source: DPB's VABUD database - More Budget Info
Performance Measures
| Measure | |
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The annual number of days when ozone levels are above the 8-hour ozone standard. |
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The annual number of pounds of nitrogen nutrients discharged from significant point sources in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. |
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The annual number of pounds of phosphorus nutrients discharged from significant point sources in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. |


