Goose Creek Scenic River Advisory Committee

Meetings The next meeting of the committee is set for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in the Purcellville Room of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E. in Leesburg.

Background

Rapid growth and urban development will alter the scenic beauty and water content and eventually destroy Goose Creek unless steps are taken to protect the river and its shores.

Goose Creek, a main source of drinking water to both Fairfax City and Loudoun County, starts in the Blue Ridge Mountains and travels 45 miles through Fauquier and Loudoun before emptying into the Potomac.

What can you do?

Anyone who enjoys the benefits and scenic beauty of Goose Creek must be an active participant in its stewardship. If you are a creek-bordering landowner, you can be instrumental in preserving the Creek while increasing the value of your property and receiving tax credits as well.

Plant a tree

A "riparian buffer" of trees and bushes will not only retain the scenic views along the Creek’s banks, but it will provide effective flood control and protect against bank erosion. Also, this buffer would provide food and habitat for wildlife, moderate the water temperatures and be the foundation for greenways and wildlife corridors.

Clean and Maintain

Additionally, regularly monitoring your creekline for litter and debris will further enhance the quality of the Creek and its neighboring environment.

Members of the Goose Creek Scenic River Advisory Committee are appointed by the state.

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