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Friends of Bowie Park raise siltation, bridge concerns; city staff to examine options
Summary
Friends of Bowie Park told the board they observe heavy siltation in Lake Bird and Lake Anna likely tied to the Bowie Meadows development and asked the city to test water clarity and costs; staff said engineering work for the perimeter‑trail bridge is underway and options will be brought back to the board.
Friends of Bowie Park told the Fairview Board of Commissioners on May 15 that recent construction activity at the Bowie Meadows development has visibly increased silt in Lake Bird and Lake Anna and asked the city to consider testing, remediation and grant funding.
Why it matters: The group’s concerns involve potential impacts to park waterways, wildlife and recreation areas. The board asked staff to assemble engineering options and cost estimates for repairs to trail crossings and the…
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