A PWCA restoration project thanks to the support of community volunteers, Prince William County Parks, Prince William County Public Works, Fairfax Water, Virginia Dept. of Forestry, Chesapeake Bay Program, Virginia American Water, Dominion Virginia Power, Weisco, and Keep Prince William Beautiful.
Oct 5 2013 Tree Planting
A video compilation of 1,660 photos taken between 9:45am and 1:00pm, by Eli Hosen
We've planted hundreds of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers at the buffer adjacent to K9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park.
We can use your help to keep up the good work and ensure the success of this project!
This tree planting helps make our community more attractive and slows the flow of stormwater runoff and nonpoint source pollution. Scroll down to view the plan and plant list.
Trees are our last and best defense against nonpoint source pollution. Trees increase the amount of water that filters into the soil, reduce runoff and increase groundwater infiltration. This protects streams, recharges aquifers and supports a consistent flow of drinkable water.
Nonpoint source pollution comes from so many places you cannot simply point a finger and say there's the problem. It comes from our backyards, schools, malls, parking lots and roads... and it is the biggest source of water pollution in the USA.
White Oak, Quercus alba
Redbud, Cercis canadensis Dogwood, Cornus florida
American Holly, Ilex opaca Winterberry, Ilex verticillata Inkberry, Ilex glabra American Beautyberry, Callicarpa americana
NJ Tea, Ceanothus americanus Coreopsis verticillata
Moss Phlox, Phlox subulata Black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia hirta
Before - September 25 2013
Planting October 5 2013
April 29 2015
VOCABULARY
Native Plant
Trees, shrubs, wildflowers, ferns and mosses that occur naturally in a particular region, ecosystem or habitat without direct or indirect human intervention.
Stormwater Rainfall, snowmelt and water from other sources that does not infiltrate into the soil.
Vegetation Buffers
Strips of land with vegetation that can slow the flow of stormwater runoff and pollution, and minimize soil erosion.
Watershed
The total land area that drains through a network of tributaries into a main waterway. Read more...
Tree Plantings at K9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park
