[BSW] Thursday, February 25 - 7pm - Taylor Run Stream Restoration Project Zoom

[KATHY BILTON]

Rod asked that this be sent out to the list:

Join the Environmental Council of Alexandria (ECA) on Thursday, February 25
from 7-9 pm for a Zoom presentation on the Taylor Run Stream Restoration
project

Learn more why so many citizens are opposed to the stream “restoration"
projects that destroy our last remaining forested stream valleys and
associated seepage wetlands.  These projects are being used by local
jurisdictions like Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax to obtain bogus
pollution credits.  These projects won’t restore urban streams, and they
cause permanent damage to existing natural resources.  Projects like Taylor
Run will not benefit the Bay or Potomac River either.  These projects
frequently fail to provide the water quality benefits that they claim to
provide.  In fact, it is believed that projects like Taylor Run will
increase nutrient pollution.  The Taylor Run case study applies similarly to
other upper headwater streams of the region.

The meeting will include 4 separate presentations by:

Andrew Macdonald, PhD, geologist and Environmental Council of Alexandria
Chair - introduction, overview of project, and moderator

John Field, PhD, fluvial geomorphologist and stream restoration expert - why
natural channel design (NCD) is not a best practice for Taylor Run and
similar upper headwater streams of the region

Rod Simmons, environmental scientist and ecological restoration specialist -
diverse natural resources of the stream corridor and environmental
regulations and requirements

Russ Bailey, Tree Steward and local conservationist - obtaining pollution
reduction credits through tree plantings

There will also be plenty of time allowed for audience participation and
Q&A.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvfuCrrDotG9x7DvK968UD_xoDkdS0O8Uo