Indian Run stream restoration work to start soon
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| The projects to restore the stream at Indian Run Court (left) and Columbia Road (right) will reduce erosion and excess nutrients, protect private property, and improve water quality. (Fairfax County) |
Restoration work on Indian Run is set to start this month. Trails within the Indian Run Stream Valley Park in Annandale will
be temporarily closed during the construction period.
The two-part project will affect the stream between Indian
Run Court and Columbia Road. Approximately 1,600 linear feet of the main
channel of Indian Run and about 300 linear feet of the tributary will be restored.
Run Court and Columbia Road. Approximately 1,600 linear feet of the main
channel of Indian Run and about 300 linear feet of the tributary will be restored.
The restoration effort will counter erosion by stabilizing
the stream banks using natural channel design, modified cross veins, and J
hooks. Trees that must be removed will be repurposed as in-stream log weirs
where applicable.
The project is aimed at restoring the ecological function of
the stream corridor, which is part of the Cameron Run watershed; improve water
quality; and improve wildlife habitat.
the stream corridor, which is part of the Cameron Run watershed; improve water
quality; and improve wildlife habitat.
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental
Services has contracted with Environmental Quality Resources Inc. to carry out the
projects, which are expected to be completed in spring 2020.
Services has contracted with Environmental Quality Resources Inc. to carry out the
projects, which are expected to be completed in spring 2020.
Project 1, located on Fairfax County Park Authority land
behind the Aspen Hill neighborhood, is aimed at stabilizing the stream valley
along the Manassas Gap railroad easement.
behind the Aspen Hill neighborhood, is aimed at stabilizing the stream valley
along the Manassas Gap railroad easement.
Project 2, at Columbia Road, will correct erosion problems
at five residential properties that border a tributary of Indian Run. That site will be accessed from 4717 Columbia Road.
at five residential properties that border a tributary of Indian Run. That site will be accessed from 4717 Columbia Road.
The estimated cost for both projects is $1.7 million, with
funding from the county’s Stormwater Service District.
funding from the county’s Stormwater Service District.
The work will be done Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
The contractor may work during weekends and holidays with prior approval from
the county. Residents should expect periodic deliveries of material via dump
truck.
The contractor may work during weekends and holidays with prior approval from
the county. Residents should expect periodic deliveries of material via dump
truck.
For more information contact, Project Manager Jasdeep Saini,
703-324-5675.
703-324-5675.
Ask about what the County first tried to do to Tripps Run. The County was going to cut down the trees and take lots of back yards. Essentially making a big swamp of water with dirt walls. Save the trees and resist the sloping of the banks. Take a look at any new development and be sure they do run-off management up there first and not pass huge quantities of storm water down on to downstream owners.