We are Virginia residents who treasure McLean Central Park and the adjacent paths, woods, and trails. We consider the park to be the heart of the community. We are deeply concerned about and opposed to the current Fairfax County/Stantec proposal to significantly widen Dead Run (the creek) which runs through the center of the park for the following reasons:
Proposed removal of more than 250 trees from McLean Central Park, including about 100 of the park's largest treesProposed removal of virtually all other growth in a wide swath along the creek from Churchill Rd. to Ernestine Dr.Lack of provisions made by the County to maintain or protect replacement plantings from failure or encroachment of invasive species after the project is completedClosure of large sections of the park and trail for approximately 9-12 months.Woefully inadequate notification of the public about this project, its scope, and impact on the community. There has been no visible signage in the park that would notify park users to the scope of the projectInsufficient evidence that this project, given the extensive damage it will do to the existing park environment, is the best way to achieve the proposed goals.Failure to address a related and major park problem: Flash flooding from storm water runoff that flows into the creek.Therefore, we ask that Fairfax County:
Develop a new, much less invasive and impactful approach in order to preserve our park.Change and significantly extend the entire timetable for the new project to provide full opportunity for public response. Provide widespread notification, including visible signage in the park, that would notify park users and the community at large about the full scope of the new project proposal, its impact on the park, and flooding.9 Comments
There is plenty of debris IN the creek to be removed first before cutting 250 trees. The County recently cut 120 trees to expand the Library. Some of the trees marked are a Long way from the creek. Why are they marked? If the trees Near the creek are being cut, why does the Park have to be closed for almost a Year????
Save the trees!
Let it flow the way mother nature want's it to.
The park is beautiful- please do not remove trees and don't damage the creek. The public should be allowed to speak on this issue.
Leave that park alone. Let there be one place that doesn't have a "use." Let it be. You have done enough to this area. There are effing subways and helicopters driving us crazy. Quality of life tanks with every new concrete god you raise. This area was meant to house DC workers. Now McLean IS DC. You let them do that to your fellow residents.
what is being done is unnecessary and without merit. The people responsible for this will be held to account next election. The harmony of our neighborhood will be irreparably ruined by these actions. By the actions of a few politicians that never asked the community for input. Please reconsider what you are doing. If you don't it will ruin your future in this community
Do not cut hose trees. They are the heart of McLean.
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We are Virginia residents who treasure McLean Central Park and the adjacent paths, woods, and trails. We consider the park to be the heart of the community. We are deeply concerned about and opposed to the current Fairfax County/Stantec proposal to significantly widen Dead Run (the creek) which runs through the center of the park for the following reasons:
Proposed removal of more than 250 trees from McLean Central Park, including about 100 of the park's largest treesProposed removal of virtually all other growth in a wide swath along the creek from Churchill Rd. to Ernestine Dr.Lack of provisions made by the County to maintain or protect replacement plantings from failure or encroachment of invasive species after the project is completedClosure of large sections of the park and trail for approximately 9-12 months.Woefully inadequate notification of the public about this project, its scope, and impact on the community. There has been no visible signage in the park that would notify park users to the scope of the projectInsufficient evidence that this project, given the extensive damage it will do to the existing park environment, is the best way to achieve the proposed goals.Failure to address a related and major park problem: Flash flooding from storm water runoff that flows into the creek.Therefore, we ask that Fairfax County:
Develop a new, much less invasive and impactful approach in order to preserve our park.Change and significantly extend the entire timetable for the new project to provide full opportunity for public response. Provide widespread notification, including visible signage in the park, that would notify park users and the community at large about the full scope of the new project proposal, its impact on the park, and flooding.9 Comments
what is being done is unnecessary and without merit. The people responsible for this will be held to account next election. The harmony of our neighborhood will be irreparably ruined by these actions. By the actions of a few politicians that never asked the community for input. Please reconsider what you are doing. If you don't it will ruin your future in this community
There is plenty of debris IN the creek to be removed first before cutting 250 trees. The County recently cut 120 trees to expand the Library. Some of the trees marked are a Long way from the creek. Why are they marked? If the trees Near the creek are being cut, why does the Park have to be closed for almost a Year????
Save the trees!
Let it flow the way mother nature want's it to.
The park is beautiful- please do not remove trees and don't damage the creek. The public should be allowed to speak on this issue.
Leave that park alone. Let there be one place that doesn't have a "use." Let it be. You have done enough to this area. There are effing subways and helicopters driving us crazy. Quality of life tanks with every new concrete god you raise. This area was meant to house DC workers. Now McLean IS DC. You let them do that to your fellow residents.
what is being done is unnecessary and without merit. The people responsible for this will be held to account next election. The harmony of our neighborhood will be irreparably ruined by these actions. By the actions of a few politicians that never asked the community for input. Please reconsider what you are doing. If you don't it will ruin your future in this community
Do not cut hose trees. They are the heart of McLean.
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what is being done is unnecessary and without merit. The people responsible for this will be held to account next election. The harmony of our neighborhood will be irreparably ruined by these actions. By the actions of a few politicians that never asked the community for input. Please reconsider what you are doing. If you don't it will ruin your future in this community