Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is issuing a single source financial assistance award to the City of Waynesboro for the South River Preserve Restoration Project. The project aims to complete restoration activities on city-owned lands, building on previous planning efforts and incorporating pollution reduction concepts into public places. The City of Waynesboro has the personnel and expertise to manage and complete the project, and as the landowner, will continue site maintenance. The project will incorporate design elements such as bioretention, permeable pavers, compost soil amendments, and native plantings to maximize water quality treatment.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Restoration activities on city-owned lands
• Incorporation of pollution reduction concepts into public places
• Building on previous planning efforts
• City of Waynesboro's expertise and personnel for project management and maintenance
• Design elements such as bioretention, permeable pavers, and native plantings for water quality treatment