Prince William

Stream Tour Kicks-off in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News
Clay Morris of Prince William County Watershed Management Division shows participants the stream location on a map of the Marumsco Creek Watershed, and talks about storm water and other issues affecting local streams, restoration needs and opportunities. (Submitted photo)

WOODBRIDGE, Va. –– On March 25, Prince William Conservation Alliance’s first session of the Stream Stewards program kicked off with an eye-opening tour of two badly damaged streams, one in Hylbrook Park in Woodbridge and the other half a mile away off U.S. 1. Both streams are high priority restoration candidates that illustrate the opportunities and challenges for Prince William County to protect local water quality and help save the Chesapeake Bay.

After remarks by Prince William Occoquan District Supervisor Mike May about the challenges the county faces in restoring already damaged water resources and working to prevent future damage, Prince William County environmental engineer Clay Morris pointed out the Hylbrook Park stream’s precarious location in a heavily developed section of Woodbridge.

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Business

Stafford Tech Hub a Done Deal

By Potomac Local News
Quantico Corporate Center off U.S. 1 in Boswell's Corner. (Photo:Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

STAFFORD, Va. – It’s official: Stafford County will have a new technology research park outside the bustling Quantico Marine Corps Base.

The new tech hub, Stafford Research Park at Quantico Corporate Center, will initially occupy 1,400 square feet on the third floor at 800 Corporate Center Drive in North Stafford. Within five years, a new 30 to 40,000 square foot building will be constructed at Quantico Corporate Center for a standalone building, as agreed upon in the details of this public-private partnership with Fredericksburg developer Silver Companies, Stafford County, University of Mary Washington, George Mason University, ManTech International, and Germanna Community College.

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News

Parks Plan Earth Day Celebrations

By Potomac Local News

RICHMOND, Va. – When the first Earth Day was held in 1970, it was dedicated to environmental education and increasing public awareness of the Earth. This year, when Virginia State Parks celebrates the Earth Day weekend of April 21-22, it will be filled with educational opportunities and family activities as varied as hydroponic gardens, shore-line clean-ups, wagon rides and rummage sales.

Every Virginia State Park will provide special Earth Day activities and programs. For a complete list of all state park Earth Day activities, or search the events section of the Virginia State Parks website.

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North Stafford’s Schieber Sworn In

By Potomac Local News
Stafford County Circuit Court Judge Martin Bass swears into office Garrisonville District Supervisor Ty Schieber. (Photo: Stafford County Government)

STAFFORD, Va. — Following his win on Tuesday over Democratic challenger John “Jac” Starkey, Garrisonville District Supervisor Ty Schieber is sworn in to office by Stafford County Circuit Court Judge Martin Bass.

Schieber has served on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors since January when he was unanimously appointed Interim Supervisors following the resignation of Delegate Mark Dudenhefer, R-Stafford, Woodbridge. Dudenhefer served as the Garrisonville Supervisor from 2005 to 2012, and as Chairman of the Board from 2010 to January 2012.

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