Nokesville Christmas Bird Count
 The count was Sunday, December 28. Nearly 40 people identified 93 species, a high count for the Nokesville CBC. We will publish the full results when they're finalized. The Christmas Bird Count, led by the National Audubon Society, is the oldest and largest citizen science event in existence. The Nokesville survey area covers a diverse landscape covering the transition from coastal plain to piedmont ecosystems. Read more... |
Public Sewer and the Rural Crescent
On Wednesday, June 18, 7:00pm at McCoart Government Center, the Planning Commission will consider whether to authorize an extension of a sewer line to serve 5 undeveloped lots in the Rural Area. Can we trust the Planning Department and the Planning Commission to implement the sewer policy in the Comprehensive Plan and preserve the Rural Area? Keep reading... |
Occoquan Sub-watershed Study Presentation
 The Occoquan Sub-watershed study assessed stream conditions, identified stormwater problem areas and prioritized restoration needs.Watershed Mgt. will present their findings from the Occoquan Sub-watershed Study at tomorrow's BOS meeting, 2pm at McCoart Government Center. Read more... |
Rural Crescent - Looking to the Future
In April 2014, the Planning Office presented the Rural Crescent Study results to the Board of Supervisors. According to the report, public input revealed a strong consensus on the importance of maintaining a rural area in Prince William County. PWCA hosted a community forum on this in March. Click HERE to read more and watch the video... |
 April 26 2014 -- Virginia has a new governor and a new Secretary of Transportation - but the pressure to build the Bi-County Parkway continues. Gov. McAuliffe has announced that he still likes the concept of building the road. Read more... |
Waterfall Road Proposed for Virginia Scenic Byway Designation
 On Thursday, April 3, Lynn Crump, Environmental Planner with the Dept. of Conservation & Recreation shared info about Virginia Scenic Byways... road corridors with scenic, historic, natural, recreational or other intrinsic qualities. More than 2,500 miles of roads are designated as Virginia Byways now, including many miles in adjacent Fauquier County. Read more... |
Trees Planted at K9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park
In October 2014, 115 people turned out to plant trees, shrubs and flowers at the Minnieville Road Dog Park. Together we transformed the slope adjacent to the dog park and had a lot of fun too. Read more... |
Our plan to to transform the back yard of the Merrimac Farm Stone House into a diverse habitat for birds, butterflies, frogs and more is looking good! We have two work days scheduled and are seeking donations of plant species included on the plant list. Read more... |
After 40 years of public ownership with no public access... Read more... |
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Talk: George Washington's Connection to PWC
Talk: Rick Darke on The Living Landscape
Insect Survey at Merrimac Farm
Volunteer Tree Planting at the K9 Gunner Dog Park Buffer in March
