Our next regular meeting will be at 7:00 pm, September 3rd, 2008
at the
South County Government Center, Room 219
(directions to South County Gov't Center)
Agenda for the next E&R meeting (subject to revision)
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Lawn Services and Your Rights (VA Dept. of Ag)
Piped Perennial Streams Update (Davis)
Adjourn
Naturalist Guided Tour of Pohick Bay Marshes
When: Sunday morning August 3rd, 2008, 6am
Where: Meet at Pohick Bay Marina
What to bring/wear: hat, sunscreen, bug repellent (although not generally needed), beach sandals (best) or old sneakers (ok), snack
What not to bring: anything you don't want to get wet, i.e., your best binoculars or expensive camera
We are limited to the first 20 people to sign up.
Cost will be $20 per person, however if we fill all 20 slots there will be a discount lowering the price to about $15 per person.
The trip will be open to MVCCA members in good standing and their families.
The minimum age is 12, however if a young adult can demonstrate paddling prowess the tour guide will allow as young as 9 years old.
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The tour will be 4+ hours long including a brief paddling instruction session at the beginning. If you have your own kayak bring it.
We will not be paddling the entire time as there will be stops along the way including a place to grab a snack.
With a start time of 6am sharp, we have virtually been guaranteed of seeing "the whole gamut", so be prepared for an experience rarely seen so close to DC!
Please RSVP to the Chair as soon as you can commit to the proposed date/time.
Attendees so far (6 w/ a limit of 20):
David and Peggy Plummer
Jim Davis
Bill and Louise Cleveland
Ned Stone
E&R COMMITTEE
William P. Cleveland / Catherine M. Voorhees - Secretary
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALISTS
Dr. Larry J. Zaragoza - EQAC, public health and safety (TMDLs)
James R. Davis - Regulatory compliance, historical context, Federation
Paul B. Phelps - Stormwater management
Catherine M. Voorhees - Legal interpretation, transportation
Martin W. Tillett - Natural resources, long term planning
