In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, we have conducted environmental investigations to evaluate impacts of the proposed project on cultural resources, threatened and endangered species, wetland and water resources, water quality, and environmental justice. Compliance with state and federal environmental laws and regulations are summarized in the form of a draft Categorical Exclusion document and attachments, posted below for review and comment.
- Draft Categorical Exclusion
- Attachment A - Public Comments Received
- Attachment B - Environmental Justice Memo
- Attachment C - Cultural Resources Documentation
- Attachment D - Species and Habitat Documentation
- Attachment E - FEMA Floodplain Map
- Attachment F - Project Plans (July 2023)
- Attachment G - Virginia Office of Environmental Impact Review and Coastal Zone Determination
- Attachment H - Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Request, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Attachment I - Section 408 Review Request, US Army Corps of Engineers
NOTE: COMMENT PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED
Questions or comments on the project should be submitted on or before August 21, 2023 by email to kayaklaunch@fourmilerun.org, by telephone to 703-249-9895, or by mail to the Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation, 3905 Elbert Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305.
Fundraising toward this project is ongoing, as the overall project cost is expected to exceed $500,000, and we appreciate your support!
- August 2023: Public comments received and posted
- July 2023: Draft NEPA Categorical Exclusion documents posted for public comment
- March 2023: Permitting contract awarded to RK&K and start of the environmental assessment/permitting process
- January 2023: Request for quotations issued for environmental assessment and permitting
- October 2022: Awarded $50,000 in matching funds toward project construction through the Alexandria RPCA Community Matching Grant program
- September 2022: Awarded $300,000 in grant funding toward project construction/permitting through the Virginia Recreational Trails Program
- June 2022: Awarded $25,000 in matching funds toward project construction through an anonymous donor
- February 2022: Completion of engineering design
- December 2021: 90% design plan received for review
- Summer 2021: 30% design plan received for review
- Spring 2021: Contracted with RK&K for the engineering design
- Spring 2020: Fundraising for the engineering design project complete
- June 2019: Awarded $17,590 in matching funds toward project engineering design through the Alexandria RPCA Community Matching Grant program
- Late 2017: Project concept developed
