Overseeing the Water Resources of Loudoun County, VA
2005 Accomplishments
With funds received from Canaan Valley
Institute, Virginia
DEQ and Chesapeake
Bay Restoration. A new project in western Loudoun was begun
addressing water restorations through the TMDL program. One will provide
advice on starting a "friends of" group, and the other will
provide general information on LWW.
2005 "State of the Stream" Monitoring Report
The State of Loudoun Streams: 2005 report provides baseline water quality data and assessments of current conditions in Loudoun County streams. These data are taken from stream monitoring reports and water quality studies prepared by government, regional, county, and citizen groups. While much data have been collected and several reports prepared on individual streams, this report provides comprehensive analyses of data from several sources that cover the major streams in Loudoun County.The 2005 report updates the State of Loudoun Streams: 2002 report prepared by Loudoun Watershed Watch. The assessments of watershed conditions are based on analyses of stream habitat, aquatic insect communities, and physical and chemical data collected by government and citizen groups. This is the first time that monitoring data from state, regional, local, and volunteer groups have been integrated into one comprehensive report on Loudoun streams. A baseline report provides a point of reference on the severity of degradation in monitored streams. The baseline data can help county officials prioritize areas with the greatest needs, and can be used by county planners applying Loudoun's policies that protect stream corridors.
Click here to download a copy of the report (6.8 MB Adobe format)
Click here to download a copy of the plate (3.9 MB Adobe format)
Catoctin Watershed Project
In support of stream water quality, a new project was begun in western Loudoun between Purcellville, Lovettsville and Waterford area. The project activities include stream monitoring for fecal coliform and two educational events.
Family Stream Day
LWW hosted the fourth annual Family
Stream Day.
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