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Project Location:
Pinehurst Branch originates at the District/Maryland state line in Chevy Chase Manor, Maryland and flows approximately 1.3 miles east-southeast to its confluence with Rock Creek. The 619-acre Pinehurst watershed land use is approximately 70 percent residential and commercial development and 30 percent parkland. Approximately 70 percent of the watershed lies within the District, with the remaining in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Description:
The large amount of imperviousness in the watershed has caused significant erosion in Pinehurst Branch, resulting in sediment transport to Rock Creek and exposed sanitary sewer lines in the stream.
The large forested area with connectivity to Rock Creek is prime habitat for aquatic, terrestrial, and avian species. Restoring the stream will further ensure that this valuable habitat space is protected and restored for future generations of various species.
The Pinehurst Branch Stream Restoration Project will be a comprehensive restoration project that addresses the following objectives: to restore approximately 7,900 feet of degraded stream reaches; to create conditions suitable for wildlife habitat; and to improve the condition of existing wetlands.
Project Status:
This project is currently in solicitation.
Next Public Meeting: TBD
Contact: For questions or more information, please contact: Cecilia Lane: [email protected] (202) 535-1961.