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A Letter from Chairman Sharon Bulova Dear Mr. Bonhivert: The Occoquan Watershed is one of Fairfax County’s most valuable natural resources and the county protects this resource through zoning ordinances and land use regulations. When the Board of Supervisors considers policies for the Occoquan Watershed, we are fortunate to have input from a strong community partner: the Occoquan Watershed Coalition. The Coalition provides invaluable comments and insights from the communities directly affected by the policies that govern the watershed. In the past, the Board has relied up the advice of the Occoquan Watershed Coalition and we look forward to continuing to work with them in the future. Sincerely, Sharon Bulova, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors President's Message The Occoquan Watershed Coalition (OWC) is in its twelfth year of continuous service to Fairfax County, Virginia; the Downzoned Occoquan Watershed; and those who live there. Fairfax County is fully committed to maintaining and keeping the land rural and in its natural state. Specifically, the 1982 Downzoning of approximately 41,000 acres, approved by The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, restricted development to no more than one residence per five acres and recognized the importance of a series of well-maintained Parks contiguous to the Occoquan Reservoir. This preservation of the Downzoned Watershed ensures minimum pollution of the reservoir and protects the drinking water for over one million residents who live in the greater Region of Northern Virginia. Jim Bonhivert, President, Occoquan Watershed Coalition click for COMPLETE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE |
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