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3rd Public Meeting for Ballston (Beaver) Pond Improvment Project

Posted on October 17, 2011 | Comments Off on 3rd Public Meeting for Ballston (Beaver) Pond Improvment Project

Ballston Pond Improvement Project – Third Public Meeting:

There will be a third public meeting regarding the Ballston Pond Improvement Project, held on Monday, October 27th at 7:00 PM at National Rural Electric Cooperative Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd. Conference Center, near the Ballston Metro Station. There will be an open house at 7:00pm will multiple visual aids showing the design conecpt for this project, followed by the meeting at 7:30pm. Attend this meeting to learn about new concept for the pond. The pond is located just outside the boundaries of our Association at the corner of Fairfax Drive and I-66, and collects runoff from the highway and the surrounding area.
Click here to access the powerpoint presentation from the recent stakholder group meeting detailing the project goals and timeline.

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Upcoming Public Forum for Ballston/Beaver Pond Restoration Project

Posted on May 30, 2011 | Comments Off on Upcoming Public Forum for Ballston/Beaver Pond Restoration Project

Ballston Pond Improvement Project – Second Public Meeting. Monday, June 13th, 7:30 PM. National Rural Electric Cooperative Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd. Conference Center. Near Ballston Metro Station.

This will be the second public meeting on the Ballston Pond project. Attend this meeting to learn about, and give us feedback on, initial concepts for the restored pond! The pond is at the corner of Fairfax Drive and I-66, and collects runoff from the highway and the surrounding area. The improvement project goals include:

o Creation of a new flow pattern to keep water in the pond longer, allowing the wetland plants to filter the stormwater; Maximizing the capacity of the pond;
o Control of litter and sediment that flows into the pond;
o Removal of invasive plant species, and re-planting with a wider variety of native plants, enhancing wildlife habitat; and
o Improved access and interpretive signage

Check out the new project Blog! Please click here for more information on the Ballston/Beaver Pond Restoration Project.


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