PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – The county’s largest stream restoration project at Powell’s Creek is now complete, marking a big step in protecting local waterways.
The restoration spans nearly a mile behind the Montclair and Four Seasons communities and includes stabilizing eroded streambanks, rerouting the creek, and planting native vegetation to improve water quality. In a Facebook post, the county shared that staff from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality recently toured the site, which is part of a broader initiative to meet Chesapeake Bay cleanup goals.
The Powell’s Creek effort is one of several stream restoration projects underway in Prince William County. Others include work at Cow Branch, Flat Branch, Marumsco Creek, and Neabsco Creek. A major restoration is also planned at Chinn Park, where 2,300 feet of stream channel will be restored along with stormwater upgrades.
All of these projects are managed by the Department of Public Works and aim to reduce erosion, improve habitat, and protect nearby infrastructure. More information can be found on the county’s Stream Restoration page.
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