Community Meeting - Arlingtonva
2/24/2011
Arlington County Department of Environmental Services
Ballston Beaver Pond Improvement Project
Community Meeting February 24, 2011
In Association With:
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Project Goals and Objectives Maintain flood protection and improve stormwater quality treatment Provide TMDL Credits (Chesapeake Bay) Improve Wildlife Habitat and Public Education Improve Public Access Impro e P blic Access and Interpretation Community Outreach
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2/24/2011
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Presentation Agenda Project Goals, Objectives and Progress Water Quality Enhancements Ecosystem Restoration Community Connections Public Outreach and Participation P bli O t h d P ti i ti
Project Goals, Objectives and Progress Water Quality Enhancements Ecosystem Restoration Community Connections Public Outreach and Participation
2
2/24/2011
W A T E R
Q U A L I T Y
E N H A N C E M E N T S
Water Quality / SWM Goals Water Quality Improvements • Extended Detention / Pollutant Removal • Chesapeake Bay TMDLs h k • NPDES Permit Requirements
Peak Flow Reduction/ Enhancement • WQ Storm • 1‐year, 2‐year, 5‐year
Reduce Short‐Circuiting • Longer Flow Paths
Litter Control No Upstream Impacts
W A T E R
Q U A L I T Y
E N H A N C E M E N T S
Possible Design Considerations Reclaim Existing Pond Volume • Excavate accumulated sediment
Increase Pond Resonance Time • Low‐flow channels, feeder “channels”
Increase Biological Uptake with Plantings • Cleaner Water ‐ Let the Plants do the Work
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2/24/2011
W A T E R
Q U A L I T Y
E N H A N C E M E N T S
Progress to Date Completed Draft Field Survey Pond Rating Curves Developed Hydrologic Modeling Initiated Utility Coordination Current Priority
Project Goals, Objectives and Progress Water Quality Enhancements Ecosystem Restoration Community Connections Public Outreach and Participation
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2/24/2011
E C O S Y S T E M
R E S T O R A T I O N
Ecosystem Restoration Goals Manage Invasive Species Promote Plant Community Diversity Promote Habitat Diversity
E C O S Y S T E M
R E S T O R A T I O N
Possible Design Considerations Hydrologic y g Variability through Grading Enhance Cover and Underwater Structure Enhance Soils to Enhance Soils to Promote Native Plant Growth
5
2/24/2011
E C O S Y S T E M
R E S T O R A T I O N
Progress to Date Wetland Delineation Complete Draft Natural Resources Inventory Complete Draft Tree Survey Complete
Project Goals, Objectives and Progress Water Quality Enhancements Ecosystem Restoration Community Connections Public Outreach and Participation
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2/24/2011
C O M M U N I T Y
C O N N E C T I O N S
Connectivity
Four Mile Run Example
C O M M U N I T Y
C O N N E C T I O N S
Interpretive Elements
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2/24/2011
C O M M U N I T Y
C O N N E C T I O N S
Educational Opportunities
C O M M U N I T Y
C O N N E C T I O N S
Community Connections
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2/24/2011
C O M M U N I T Y
C O N N E C T I O N S
Community Connections
Project Goals, Objectives and Progress Water Quality Enhancements Ecosystem Restoration Community Connections Public Outreach and Participation
9
2/24/2011
PU B LI C O U T R EAC H & PAR T I C I PAT I O N
Public Outreach
PU B LI C O U T R EAC H & PAR T I C I PAT I O N
Community Engagement Providing multiple opportunities for the exchange of ideas and for feedback. Structure: A series of meetings throughout the study process for … •Stakeholder Advisory Committee •The Community at large Schedule of Community Meetings: •Initial Information Meeting (February 24, 2011) •Design Concept Input (May 2011) •50% Design Review (October 2011)
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2/24/2011
PU B LI C O U T R EAC H & PAR T I C I PAT I O N
JANUARY STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: KEY ISSUES What do you value about this area? •The open space it provides •The wildlife •An “urban oasis” What would you like to change? •Graffiti, trash, pests •Better/more access points B tt / i t Now, it’s your turn!
PU B LI C O U T R EAC H & PAR T I C I PAT I O N
QUESTIONS FOR TONIGHT 1. What do you currently value about the pond? 2 How do you currently use the pond and its 2. How do you currently use the pond and its surrounding area, and how do you see others using it? 3. What would you like to see changed in this area? 4 What would you not want to see changed? 4. What would you not want to see changed? 5. What interpretive opportunities might we consider for the area, including any good ideas that you have seen used elsewhere?
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2/24/2011
Arlington County Department of Environmental Services
Ballston Beaver Pond Improvement Project
Community Meeting February 24, 2011
In Association With:
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Arlington County Department of Environmental Services
Ballston Beaver Pond Improvement Project
Community Meeting February 24, 2011
In Association With:
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Project Goals and Objectives Maintain flood protection and improve stormwater quality treatment Provide TMDL Credits (Chesapeake Bay) Improve Wildlife Habitat and Public Education Improve Public Access Impro e P blic Access and Interpretation Community Outreach
1
2/24/2011
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Presentation Agenda Project Goals, Objectives and Progress Water Quality Enhancements Ecosystem Restoration Community Connections Public Outreach and Participation P bli O t h d P ti i ti
Project Goals, Objectives and Progress Water Quality Enhancements Ecosystem Restoration Community Connections Public Outreach and Participation
2
2/24/2011
W A T E R
Q U A L I T Y
E N H A N C E M E N T S
Water Quality / SWM Goals Water Quality Improvements • Extended Detention / Pollutant Removal • Chesapeake Bay TMDLs h k • NPDES Permit Requirements
Peak Flow Reduction/ Enhancement • WQ Storm • 1‐year, 2‐year, 5‐year
Reduce Short‐Circuiting • Longer Flow Paths
Litter Control No Upstream Impacts
W A T E R
Q U A L I T Y
E N H A N C E M E N T S
Possible Design Considerations Reclaim Existing Pond Volume • Excavate accumulated sediment
Increase Pond Resonance Time • Low‐flow channels, feeder “channels”
Increase Biological Uptake with Plantings • Cleaner Water ‐ Let the Plants do the Work
3
2/24/2011
W A T E R
Q U A L I T Y
E N H A N C E M E N T S
Progress to Date Completed Draft Field Survey Pond Rating Curves Developed Hydrologic Modeling Initiated Utility Coordination Current Priority
Project Goals, Objectives and Progress Water Quality Enhancements Ecosystem Restoration Community Connections Public Outreach and Participation
4
2/24/2011
E C O S Y S T E M
R E S T O R A T I O N
Ecosystem Restoration Goals Manage Invasive Species Promote Plant Community Diversity Promote Habitat Diversity
E C O S Y S T E M
R E S T O R A T I O N
Possible Design Considerations Hydrologic y g Variability through Grading Enhance Cover and Underwater Structure Enhance Soils to Enhance Soils to Promote Native Plant Growth
5
2/24/2011
E C O S Y S T E M
R E S T O R A T I O N
Progress to Date Wetland Delineation Complete Draft Natural Resources Inventory Complete Draft Tree Survey Complete
Project Goals, Objectives and Progress Water Quality Enhancements Ecosystem Restoration Community Connections Public Outreach and Participation
6
2/24/2011
C O M M U N I T Y
C O N N E C T I O N S
Connectivity
Four Mile Run Example
C O M M U N I T Y
C O N N E C T I O N S
Interpretive Elements
7
2/24/2011
C O M M U N I T Y
C O N N E C T I O N S
Educational Opportunities
C O M M U N I T Y
C O N N E C T I O N S
Community Connections
8
2/24/2011
C O M M U N I T Y
C O N N E C T I O N S
Community Connections
Project Goals, Objectives and Progress Water Quality Enhancements Ecosystem Restoration Community Connections Public Outreach and Participation
9
2/24/2011
PU B LI C O U T R EAC H & PAR T I C I PAT I O N
Public Outreach
PU B LI C O U T R EAC H & PAR T I C I PAT I O N
Community Engagement Providing multiple opportunities for the exchange of ideas and for feedback. Structure: A series of meetings throughout the study process for … •Stakeholder Advisory Committee •The Community at large Schedule of Community Meetings: •Initial Information Meeting (February 24, 2011) •Design Concept Input (May 2011) •50% Design Review (October 2011)
10
2/24/2011
PU B LI C O U T R EAC H & PAR T I C I PAT I O N
JANUARY STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: KEY ISSUES What do you value about this area? •The open space it provides •The wildlife •An “urban oasis” What would you like to change? •Graffiti, trash, pests •Better/more access points B tt / i t Now, it’s your turn!
PU B LI C O U T R EAC H & PAR T I C I PAT I O N
QUESTIONS FOR TONIGHT 1. What do you currently value about the pond? 2 How do you currently use the pond and its 2. How do you currently use the pond and its surrounding area, and how do you see others using it? 3. What would you like to see changed in this area? 4 What would you not want to see changed? 4. What would you not want to see changed? 5. What interpretive opportunities might we consider for the area, including any good ideas that you have seen used elsewhere?
11
2/24/2011
Arlington County Department of Environmental Services
Ballston Beaver Pond Improvement Project
Community Meeting February 24, 2011
In Association With:
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