Watershed Newsletter -August 2021-www.pwswcd.org

Community Engagement and Clean Waterways in PWC

Water - the Earth's Livewire

Join Renee Hoyos, Director of Environmental Justice at Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for an introduction to the DEQ's efforts in environmental justice and discussions on water equity. To register for this great event, please visit: https://vce.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0dEMSxIsAkCgQo6

"To coordinate assistance from all available sources; public and private, local, state and federal -To develop locally-driven solutions to natural resources concerns", ...is the Mission of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts(SWCDs). Clean waterways and good water quality is the #1 priority of the Prince William SWCD's Water Quality programs. Thanks to all the amazing partners and volunteers who support the protection and conservation of water as a natural resource for the future generation in Prince William County.

Water Quality Volunteers Make a Difference! How much water do we drink daily? What is the source of your drinking water in PWC? How much life and biodiversity do waterways support?

How can Prince William County and its Citizens Attain the County's Sustainable Green Community Goals ?

ZZ invites you! Please join him in this great initiative. Watch ZZ's video link here

Register at: http://www.pwtsc.org/event/12th-annual-occoquan-river-cleanup-september-11-2021/ Video of the Occoquan River: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU3RhTH_s48

Welcome to our New Water Quality Partners! Angel's Cleanup - Occoquan Watershed Juan - Broad Run Watershed Villages of Piedmont II HOA- North Fork Broad Run

Together, We Can Make A Change! To adopt a stream for cleanup, Contact; [email protected] Video on Plastic Awareness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh4r15a-su4&t=15s Marine Debris Project - Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District

You Made a Difference in Our Waterways! Adopt-A-Stream/Pond Program Aurora Flight Science - Cannon Branch Sherpa 6. Inc - Neabsco/Potomac Watershed @ Leesylvania State Park Virginia Master Naturalist- Merrimac Farm Chapter - Neabsco Watershed

Aurora Flight Science @ Cannon Branch - Registered 450 pounds of litter with 12 tires

Sherpa 6.Inc Staff @ Potomac River shorelines, Leesylvania State Park. Registered 600 pounds of litter

Virginia Master Naturalist - Merrimac Farm Chapter leads in floatable monitoring in PWC

Water Quality Monitoring Programs

Chemical Monitoring @Cidar Run Flootable Monitoring

Biological monitoring @ Cidar Run Biological monitoring @South Fork - Quantico Creek

For more information about our Citizens Water Quality Monitoring programs and how to become a certified monitor Contact: waterquality @pwswcd.org

Some upcoming Events

Monday, August 2 ZZ at Leesylvania State Park Cleanup Time: 9 am  Watch ZZ's video link here

Thursday , August 26 Water Equality: Sustainability and Accessibility for All (Webinar) Time: 11am -12pm Join Renee Hoyos, Director of Environmental Justice at Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for an introduction to the DEQ's efforts in environmental justice and discussions on water equity. To register for this great event, please visit: https://vce.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0dEMSxIsAkCgQo6

Saturday, September 11 Rain date September 18 12th Annual Occoquan Cleanup Event -(PWTSC) Time: 9am -2pm PWTSC also needs experienced kayakers, canoeists, jon boaters, and pontoon boaters to sign up for this major on-the-water conservation effort. Some kayaks and canoes will be available for loan provided by Penguin Paddling at Hooes Run and by the Prince William County Parks and Recreation Department at Lake Ridge Marina. Please visit www.pwtsc.org for more information and to register for this event. Or contact Ed Dandar (703-489-0269) [email protected] or Veronica Tangiri at [email protected] (571-379-7514

Saturday, September 18 (Save the date!) 2nd Annual Cleanup of Russia Branch - Manassas Park City Time: 9am -12pm For more information and update visit: https://www.facebook.com/PrinceWilliamSWCD

Saturday, October 9 Leopold's Preserve and Villages of Piedmont II HOA Big Community Cleanup event - Haymarket.

Saturday, November 13 10th Phase - Bull Run Protectors Cleanup event. Costco Manassas and Bull Run Shopping Center area. For more information and update visit: https://www.facebook.com/PrinceWilliamSWCD

To register this cleanup visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekqmd0dmo3h7u1eZAMQUcJNjUHcOEEqtR2V8UtCZdSa8GfjA/viewform

Thanks again for making a difference! Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District is funded by Prince William County Public Works Department, Stormwater Management Branch, and through financial and administrative assistance provided by the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Soil and Water Conservation. Programs, activities and employment opportunities are available to all people regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or political affiliation. Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. PWSWCD,  8850 Rixlew Lane , Manassas, VA 20109, Ph.: 571-379-7514 ,Fax: 571-379-8305

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