Reston News & Current Events

Bike to Work Day – Friday May 16

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:56:25 -0400

Pre-Register by May 9 for Free T-Shirt and Bike Raffle!

Go Green. Bike to work and help the environment!

Reston Town Square
(3 blocks west of the Pavilion)
6:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Water Quality Report: Lake Anne & Lake Audubon

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:53:40 -0400

Lake Anne has been experiencing problems with algae blooms for many years. This year, starting April 25th, RA is continuing with an algae treatment program consisting of a series of copper sulfate (algaecide) treatments at low concentrations to control algae blooms. Copper sulfate is commonly used in drinking reservoirs to control blue green algae and does not pose a threat to public health.

Stream Restoration - Update April 17

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:16:38 -0400

Stream Restoration Plans are approved through Fairfax County up to and including Reach 11 (Soapstone Dr.)

We have DRB meeting for sections that run between Wheelwright and Saddler Oaks and Bristol House Condos happening at the end of April.

Reaches 1 & 2 are completely finished and planted.

Reach 3 construction is finished and they are still planting that area.

Pathways are paved in reaches 1 & 2.

Access path along sanitary sewer easement in Reach 3 was restored to natural surface trail with hay and woodchips.

Pathway in Reach 3 is scheduled to be repaved soon.

2008 Summer AtoZ Program Guide

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:18:11 -0400

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Learn what Reston has to offer you and your entire family!

Camps,

Pools,

Nature & Activities,

Special Events & More!

Reston Resource - Spring 2008

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:29:16 -0400

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Reston Lakes - Fish Survey

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:27:44 -0400

Beginning October 4, 2007, a two-day fish population survey was conducted on four Reston Association lakes by Aquatic Environment Consultants, Inc. The lakes included in the survey were Lake Newport, Lake Anne, Lake Thoreau and Lake Audubon. The purpose of the survey was to collect data on the fish population of each lake, identify any problems with the fish population and formulate a fisheries management plan for each lake...

Lake Report - Invasive Plant Invades Reston Lakes

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:07:28 -0400

Purple Loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria

A very aggressive exotic weed introduced from northern Europe during the mid-1800’s is now invading Reston’s lake shorelines. Although attractive while blooming, established plants send up several stalks, each containing 300,000 seeds. If left unchecked, purple loosestrife can take over acres of shoreline, out-competing native plants for growing space.

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For a detailed fact sheet on purple loosestrife, visit: www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/lysa1.htm
www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/aquatics/loosestrife.shtml

Please call Nicki Foremsky, Watershed Manager at 703-435-6560 for more information