Watershed
Coalition
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Watershed Coalition |
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A Word from Supervisor Elaine McConnell The Occoquan Watershed is an area protected by zoning and other land use regulations. These ordinances and regulations are intended to preserve this important and environmentally sensitive area of the County. The OWC membership represents a majority of homeowner and other associations directly affected by decisions made in the watershed area. While I make decisions regarding issues in the Occoquan Watershed, I depend upon input from the OWC to formulate my position. The relationship between my office and the OWC has always been very positive and I will continue to seek their assistance in all matters pertaining to the Occoquan Watershed. Elaine McConnell, Former Supervisor, Springfield District 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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