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Sparrow Pond Restoration

Sparrow Pond with aquatic plants

Location

Glencarlyn Park, off of the W&OD trail. Upslope from the Glencarlyn dog park.

Sparrow Pond is at the end of the stream between S Aberdeen and S Abingdon, northeast of the W&OD trail

Status

In Design

Next meeting planned for summer 2019 to get feedback on the 60 percent draft design.

There will be further meetings later in 2019 and 2020.

Construction planned for 2020-2021.

About the Project

Sparrow Pond was originally constructed in 2001-02. Over time, the pond has filled in with sediment. The restoration was identified as part of the 2012-13 Watershed Retrofit Study, and funding was allocated for design through the Capital Improvement Program in 2018.

The project goal is to restore the pond to the original depth by removing sediment, add a sediment collection forebay to allow easier maintenance and sediment removal, maximize water quality benefits, and restore habitat.

 

About the Process

Thanks to all who came out for the March 14 meeting. If you weren't able to make it, please review the document below and feel free to send comments, questions, or feedback to Lily Whitesell, lwhitesell@arlingtonva.us, 703-228-3042.

Date Location and Description Meeting Materials
March 14, 2019 Carlin Hall, 5711 4th St S
Kickoff Meeting and 30% Design Review
February 7, 2019 Barcroft House, 800 S Buchanan St
Short Presentation at Civic Association Meeting - Brief Overview