Minnieville Buffer Clean-Up

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Over the past few years, the Minnieville Buffer Project near K9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park has helped to transform an area of land from an environmental problem, into a beautiful area that showcases Virginia’s native plants. Hundreds of native Virginian trees, shrubs and wildflowers such as the White Oak and the Purple Coneflower have been planted across this area, and they are making a big impact on the environment. While these native plants increase the aesthetics of the area, they also help to slow the flow of stormwater runoff and provide our best means of defense against nonpoint source pollution. Trees in particular decrease soil erosion and increase the amount of water that filters into the soil, which in turn protects our streams and recharges our aquifers, providing us with a steady supply of fresh drinking water that we all rely on.

In order to keep this area looking clean and beautiful, we need your help with a variety of tasks such as weeding, pruning, and watering to ensure that the buffer continues to provide all of its services to the environment and the community. Come on down to the Minnieville Buffer near K9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park and make sure to wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and a hat to keep off that sun!

We are so excited to see what the future holds for this area, and hope that you will come out and join us to keep our community beautiful.

For more information, contact Prince William Conservation Alliance at 703-499-4954, alliance@pwconserve.org, or check online at www.pwconserve.org.

Prince William Conservation Alliance is a nonprofit watershed organization working to protect and enhance natural resources through stewardship, recreation and education.