Comments on: Lake Restoration Tour http://hillsandheights.org/2009/07/01/lake-restoration-tour/ Breaking News, local events, and community gardens from Forest Hill to Woodlands Heights in Richmond, Virginia Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:32:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: PageH http://hillsandheights.org/2009/07/01/lake-restoration-tour/#comment-9842 PageH Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:04:27 +0000 http://hillsandheights.org/?p=2914#comment-9842 Thanks much for the update, David. I was hoping, actually, to get the minutes from this last meeting to post here, but you've probably hit it all! Thanks much for the update, David. I was hoping, actually, to get the minutes from this last meeting to post here, but you’ve probably hit it all!

]]> By: David http://hillsandheights.org/2009/07/01/lake-restoration-tour/#comment-9840 David Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:55:07 +0000 http://hillsandheights.org/?p=2914#comment-9840 Thanks, Page. Let's look at some of the things happening in and around FHP. The lake restoration is well-discussed, and will include rebuilding the walls around the lake, and restoration of the island in the lake, if possible. When the restoration is substantially complete, a bridge will be installed at the southern end across Reedy Creek. The bridge will have a plaque honoring the Harvey family. The Stone House work is well along with the floor refinished to a pre-1930's finish, the kitchen has been restored and renovated, period lighting is being installed. The Friends co-presidents Curry Nelms and Debra McClane are primarily responsible along with Mary Lois Mitchum of DPR. The Friends are also restoring the old azalea beds by taking out the ivy and intrusive plants, and replanting native species. The Reedy Creek Coalition is working throughout the watershed to reduce runoff and help keep trash and debris out of the stream and the lake. The Forest Hill Neighborhood Association is working with the park staff to develop projects that the association can accomplish to help fill the shortfalls. So, a lot of people are doing a lot...very quietly, but it is getting done and our little gem is getting repolished. Thanks, Page. Let’s look at some of the things happening in and around FHP. The lake restoration is well-discussed, and will include rebuilding the walls around the lake, and restoration of the island in the lake, if possible. When the restoration is substantially complete, a bridge will be installed at the southern end across Reedy Creek. The bridge will have a plaque honoring the Harvey family.

The Stone House work is well along with the floor refinished to a pre-1930′s finish, the kitchen has been restored and renovated, period lighting is being installed. The Friends co-presidents Curry Nelms and Debra McClane are primarily responsible along with Mary Lois Mitchum of DPR. The Friends are also restoring the old azalea beds by taking out the ivy and intrusive plants, and replanting native species.

The Reedy Creek Coalition is working throughout the watershed to reduce runoff and help keep trash and debris out of the stream and the lake. The Forest Hill Neighborhood Association is working with the park staff to develop projects that the association can accomplish to help fill the shortfalls.
So, a lot of people are doing a lot…very quietly, but it is getting done and our little gem is getting repolished.

]]> By: tvnewsbadge http://hillsandheights.org/2009/07/01/lake-restoration-tour/#comment-9838 tvnewsbadge Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:47:27 +0000 http://hillsandheights.org/?p=2914#comment-9838 Great job, thanks for posting. By the way regarding "trespassing". While there is masive signage and barriers on the Forest Hills side, there "ain't squat" on the Woodland Heights side and access is free, easy, and legal, so coming from that direction, folks can still visit the lake without breaking any laws. Great job, thanks for posting.
By the way regarding “trespassing”.
While there is masive signage and barriers on the Forest Hills side, there “ain’t squat” on the Woodland Heights side and access is free, easy, and legal, so coming from that direction, folks can still visit the lake without breaking any laws.

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