Donaldson Run Headwaters: Stream Restoration

Project Manager: Ken Williams
Client: Arlington Virginia Department of Environmental Services Utilities and Environmental Policy Division
Completion Date: February 9, 2007
Original Contract Amount: $245,810.40
Duration: December 11, 2006 to February 9, 2007 – 60 calendar days

The Department of Environmental Services, Utilities and Environmental Policy Division of Arlington, Virginia contracted Environmental Quality Resources, LLC to re-construct approximately 490 linear feet of Donaldson Run Stream. Located on private property within a steep forested stream valley with limited access, the project called for the restoration of a meandering channel and floodplain with installations of habitat and grade control structures including rock cross vanes and step-pools. Following the restoration of the stream, EQR planted a native riparian buffer along the banks as well as reforested select surrounding areas.