 Featherstone National Wildife Refuge - July 24 Tour
For the Featherstone Refuge, 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of public ownership with no public access except for special tours such as this one. At the July 24 tour, a representative from the US Fish & Wildlife Service will provide an update on the current of their Comprehensive Plan, the first step in opening this important site to the public for wildlife dependent activities.
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 Open Lake Manassas
Lake Manassas, formerly one of the most popular NoVA fishing spots, has been closed to public use for 10 years after the city ended a franchise agreement with a private marina. Now, the Manassas City Council is poised to close the door on a golden opportunity to open Lake Manassas to the public. The VA Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries (DGIF) has committed $100,000 and a developer wants to donate land for a public access point. Read more... |
 Blow Out at Hellwig Park
The Park Authority wants to buy land to build a road through Hellwig Park, connecting Aden to Bristow Rd. They also say they want to protect the wetlands on the site but check out how their stormwater problems are damaging the very resources the Park Authority says it wants to protect. Follow the water... |
 2010 Conservation Forum
A crowd of 75 interested and influential people participated in PWCAs May 17 Conservation Forum. Three state officials joined Representative Gerry Connolly and Supervisor Mike May to discuss how state tax credits, local land use planning and creative partnerships can help conserve environmental resources. Read more... |
 The Rural Crescent
Beginning with the first county-wide Comprehensive Plan adopted by Supervisors in 1974, the County’s long-range land use plans have steered growth to areas where public services (especially public water, sewer, roads and schools) could be provided most economically. Read more... |
 Silver Lake - It's time to speak up
After hearing from citizens and organizations, the Park Authority has added some but not all environmental features to their maps showing proposed recreation uses at Silver Lake. Read more...
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 Public Access to Lake Manassas in 2010?
The Manassas City Council reviewed the status of Lake Manassas in a work session. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) has proposed to acquire public access and build a boat ramp at the lake, using Federal Sport Fish Restoration grant money. Read more...
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 Know what you've got before it's gone
by Cliff Fairweather
Knowing what natural resources a community possesses is a critical step towards protecting them. Two recently identified, globally rare plant communities at Silver Lake are a case in point. Unlike endangered species, rare ecosystems don’t get much legal protection. Read more...
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