Quite a few people became concerned Beaverdam would be closed post repairs/modernization as Lake Manassas was. It looks like they may be considering opening it up again, great news!
Category Archives: News
Beaverdam and Olympic games?
Certainly there have been rumors before, but this is new:
Trouble in Fairfax, citizens question sale of Reservoir to Loudoun Water
While $30 million isn’t pocket change to many, it certainly doesn’t appear to be a high dollar amount for the amount of land involved considering the prime location. There is brewing controversy regarding the sale of the reservoir. Check out the Washington Post article:
Leesburg Today Article about Rowing Teams
July 30 Meeting Highlights
Great meeting last night. thanks to all that came, I’ll have some commentary coming soon but just wanted to post two articles from the local press:
Leesburg Today: Residents Air Objections to Ashburn Reservoir Closure
Loudoun Times : Beaverdam Creek Reservoir Meeting Draws Hostile Crowdsadsda
Editorial from Ashburn Today 6/19/14
Scan of May 15 Ashburn Today article, post LW Board Meeting
Leesburg Today reports on June 4 Meeting
Leesburg Today – The Debate Continues Over Access Restrictions AT Beaverdam Reservoir
A somewhat one sided article. Note the picture of the kids jumping off the dam. This activity has been illegal since the reservoir has been open and is not up for debate.
Beaverdam Creek Reservoir is now really closed. Enforcement begins.
Sheriff’s deputies are now patrolling the main entrances from 8AM to 10PM. These increased patrols are being payed for by Loudoun Water, which really means Loudoun Water customers.
Loudoun Water Posts FAQ section for Beaverdam Closure
Beaverdam Creek Reservoir FAQs
I’m going to reserve a bit of judgement on the FAQs until we actually meet with them later this week, but the one that just rubs me the wrong way is this:
Does Loudoun Water receive taxpayer funding from Loudoun County government or the Commonwealth of Virginia?
No, it does not receive direct taxpayer funding. But it was built in 1959 using taxpayer funding and would not function in any shape or form without funding directly from Loudoun and only Loudoun residents. They would like to have you think they are an independent corporation, but they are not. Board leadership is directly appointed by the Loudoun Board of Supervisors. Loudoun BOS has ultimate control of what they do, just like the school system.
Just a good example of how they are trying to make you think they can do what they want.