Artists needed for storm design contest in Lynchburg Entries must be submitted by Aug. 31 for consideration Published: Artists needed for storm drain design contest LYNCHBURG, Va. – The streets and sidewalks of Lynchburg are connected to the James River by a network of more than 15,000 stormwater drains. This means that whenever it rains, all the water—and whatever else is in the drain, including trash, oil, gasoline, and natural debris—is carried directly to the James River. In order to raise awareness about the importance of stormwater drains in keeping the James River clean, Lynchburg Water Resources and the James River Council for the Arts and Humanities (JRCAH) are inviting artists to submit designs for storm drain art in Lynchburg.