The city’s Department of Public Works is making progress on three projects that will restore a stream and a stormwater management facility, and enhance a watershed.
The Dogwood Stream Restoration Project is expected to begin in early July in the north end of Dogwood Park, between Monroe Street and Cabin John Parkway. The project, which is expected to take a year, includes restoring 1,400 linear feet of stream to prevent erosion adjacent to private property in Waddington Park. It also will stabilize two storm drain outfalls and protect sewer infrastructure. For more information, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/dogwoodstreamproject or contact Jim Woods at [email protected] or 240-314-8521.
Improvements to the King Farm – Watkins Pond stormwater management facility, at 300 Watkins Overlook, include removing sediment, restoring destabilized stream, planting more than 60 trees and installing devices to limit beaver-related flooding. Sediment buildup has reduced the pond’s ability to slow water flow and reduce pollution from a 300-acre drainage area. Construction is expected to begin in September and last until spring 2017, weather permitting. Learn more at www.rockvillemd.gov/watkins pondproject or contact Gabe Kosarek at [email protected] or 240-314-8513.
The city is preparing bid solicitations for the Upper Watts Branch Park Forest Preserve Environment Restoration Project, with a goal of beginning construction this fall in the park between West Gude Drive and Nelson Street. Erosion in Watts Branch is degrading the quality of the stream’s water, which ultimately flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The project will include stream restoration, stormwater management, wetland enhancement, reforestation and protection of utilities adjacent to the park. Learn more at www.rockvillemd.gov/upperwatts or contact John Hollida at [email protected] or 240-314-8526.