If something is not done to curtail the erosion in our streams, this could be a viable concern. As part of the upcoming dredging of Lake Accotink, the Fairfax County Park Authority has begun the Upper Accotink Creek Watershed Education Program . The purpose of the program is to increase awareness of watershed issues, particularly erosion and sedimentation, that effect the streams and lakes of Fairfax County. The program is based here in Lake Accotink Park and will focus on the Accotink Creek. We will be employing a variety of approaches to increase citizen awareness.
Some initiatives are already in place and demonstrate the approach.
For example, in the winter issue of the FLAP we started the Chesapeake Bay Corner. There are also interpretive signs on the side of the boathouse and the rain garden next to the park office. We are also developing an informational brochure and establishing relationships with local civic associations. In addition to new initiatives, we are using existing programs such as adopt a-stream, storm drain stenciling and stream monitoring to support our mission. We need your help .