Public Works and Environmental Services Alert:
DPWES has selected the following projects to spotlight with detailed information regarding background, benefits, and what to expect.
| Project Name | Image | Description Sort descending | District * | Watershed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headwaters of Popes Head Creek at Brecon Ridge Subdivision Stream Restoration Project |  |
The project will restore approximately 3,000 linear feet of Popes Head Creek, stabilize stormwater outfalls, and re-establish the stream valley floodplain connection and riparian corridor. | Springfield District | Popes Head Creek |
| Rocky Branch at Hickory Hollow Lane Stream Restoration |  |
The project will restore approximately 3,818 linear feet of degraded natural channel of Rocky Branch and its tributaries between Hunter Mill Road and Hill Road. | Providence District | Difficult Run |
| Accotink Tributary at Danbury Forest Stream Restoration (SD000031-179) |  |
The project will restore approximately 4,000 linear feet of a tributary to Accotink Creek within the Danbury Forest neighborhood, upstream of Lake Accotink. | Braddock District | Accotink Creek |
| Little Pimmit Run Tributary at Woodland Terrace Stream Restoration |  |
The project will restore up to approximately 1,000 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Little Pimmit Run between Forest Lane and North Albemarle Street in McLean. The drainage system at Chesterbrook Road and North Albemarle Street has a history of drai | Dranesville District | Pimmit Run |
| Pike Branch at Wilton Road Stream Stabilization |  |
The project will stabilize approximately 1,350 linear feet of stream channel between Telegraph Road and Wilton Road. | Franconia District | Cameron Run |
| Tucker Avenue Neighborhood Stormwater Improvement Project |  |
This neighborhood stormwater improvement project will evaluate existing drainage and stormwater infrastructure throughout the neighborhoods in the vicinity of Tucker Avenue and within a 67 acre drainage area that leads to the local stream, Pimmit Run. | Dranesville District | Pimmit Run |
| Kent Garden Neighborhood Stormwater Improvement Project |  |
This neighborhood stormwater improvement project will evaluate the existing concrete channel that conveys the majority of flow in the neighborhood and will improve the capacity of the system thereby reducing localized flooding and addressing public safety | Dranesville District | Pimmit Run |
| Difficult Run Tributaries and Basins Restoration at Government Center |  |
This project will consist of approximately 1,600 linear feet of stream restoration using Natural Channel Design (NCD) standards and dredging of two amenity ponds to improve stream health and water quality. | Braddock District | Difficult Run |
| Potomac Hills Neighborhood Stormwater Improvements |  |
This project will evaluate existing drainage and stormwater infrastructure in the Potomac Hills neighborhood and recommend a solution to mitigate structural flooding and improve the resiliency of the drainage system. | Dranesville District | Pimmit Run |
| Valley Avenue Neighborhood Stormwater Improvements |  |
This project will evaluate existing drainage and stormwater infrastructure in the vicinity of Valley and Fairview Avenues and Cross Street. The primary goals of the project are to mitigate structural flooding and improve resiliency of the drainage system. | Dranesville District | Pimmit Run |
Fairfax County Stormwater Management is dedicated to protecting and restoring our vital natural resources through the implementation of stormwater management projects throughout the county.
For additional information, please email the Stormwater Planning Division or call 703-324-5500, TTY 711.
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