Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Stream restoration underway in Lincolnia

The restoration of a section of Turkeycock Run in Lincolnia is expected to be completed in May. The project consists of stabilizing the stream banks using natural channel design beginning at the culvert under Little River Turnpike and extending approximately 300 feet downstream, says Sharon North of the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and … Continued

Homeowners can apply for grants for stormwater projects

Interested in reducing stormwater runoff on your property? You might be able to get public funds for that under Virginia and Fairfax County conservation assistance programs (VCAP/CAP). These programs help property owners implement environmentally friendly best practices to reduce polluted stormwater runoff into local streams and the Chesapeake Bay. Community associations and HOAs can apply, … Continued

Otters sighted in Annandale

A river otter in Long Branch Stream. Annandale has otters – or at least it did when a local resident took these photos.  Three river otters were sighted this fall in Long Branch Stream near Woodland Way and Canterbury Woods Elementary School, according to the Friends of Long Branch Stream Valley. 

Stream restoration project starts this week in Annandale

Construction is expected to start this week on a stream restoration project in the Broyhill Crest neighborhood in Annandale.  The Murray Lane Outfall Restoration Project will stabilize a 722-linear-foot section of an unnamed tributary of Holmes Run in the Cameron Run watershed. The project will increase capacity in the existing channel and stabilize the stream … Continued