Wetlands Board - Regular Meeting

Thursday, September 3, 2026

The Wetlands Board discussed two projects: one to repair a wood groin and stabilize a slope on the Potomac River, and another to stabilize banks on Cambo Creek using a stone seal and planting. A board member also raised an issue about unpaid compensation from 2025.

About this meeting

Government Body
Wetlands Board
Meeting Type
Wetlands Board
Location
King George County, VA
Meeting Date
September 3, 2026

Transcript

121 sections

0:01Speaker 6

Should I keep quiet?

0:04 – 0:26Speaker 5

I'll give my consent to Black Friday. 22nd May 2000. 22nd May... Does anyone have a problem with this?

0:36Speaker 4

Mr. President, I would also like to request Mr. Vikaravirth to be presented as per his request.

0:39 – 0:58Speaker 6

Is there anything to say here? Actually, I have a question on this. I am looking at it like this. What does this 300 weng mean? Does it mean that no one was here? Did someone just not vote?

0:58Speaker 5

I believe that there was no one here.

1:04Speaker 7

So just like being present, being present, okay.

1:10 – 1:57Speaker 4

Before we move forward, I have something that I would like to address. We need to be present in these meetings. We need to get help. This year, in 2026, I came to the Department of Education of King George to obtain my Form 1009. And I was told that I did not get paid in 2025. And that is why I want to inform you all about this. I did not get paid in 2025.

2:03Speaker 7

I will investigate it with the department.

2:07 – 2:25Speaker 4

Immediately? Because I came to take my 1009 in January 2026. And they said, Mr. Johnson, we don't have any Dick 1009 for you. Anyway, I didn't care much about it because it's not a big amount. But I should get something.

2:27Speaker 8

I'm happy. Okay.

2:31Speaker 4

Thank you. Do we have to agree to the proposal?

2:41Speaker 7

Do we have to agree to the proposal to accept employment?

2:50Speaker 4

We accept the proposal.

2:56 – 3:20Speaker 5

Okay. Okay, now we are at a critical stage of the citizens. First, I think we are leaving. Do you want to say anything about that proposal? Good. My name is Jimbeek. I am an engineer for this project. Umm.

3:20 – 4:28Speaker 3

So, a parcel on the Potomac river, a little north of Dahlgren. The main purpose of the project is to change the wood groin. And because the wood groin was lost, that's why there is some cut on the parcel. So I think that the matter in front of this board is that what we are doing to repair it, where we are going to put a repair appointment and repair the floor. This is not a very long piece where we are improving. But we want to stabilize the slope there. The main voice of Mr. Blackburn, his plot slope is very stable. The slope of the owner of the property in the north is completely stable. And in the middle is a piece of land that is not stable and is near Mr. Blackburn.

4:36Speaker 5

Do you also have a question for him?

4:41 – 4:54Speaker 7

Maybe this is a question for Mike. I think we got a tip from a neighbor. I saw it in my email today. I didn't get a chance to read it. What tip did the neighbor have?

4:54 – 5:20Speaker 3

We can answer it. The neighbors were worried about how our project would connect with their project on the Sajha property border. I discussed the project with them and they have no objection to anything. We also have an email in this regard where they have accepted that they all agree with it. So I think we have resolved that concern. Since they are in Uttar, they will get help in making tatrekha from these groins, so...

5:20Speaker 8

Right. Neighbours already have groins in front of the hill.

5:32 – 6:05Speaker 3

They are about 16 feet tall. We will increase the height of the riprap to about 8 feet and then we will use the cutting control mat between 8 to 16 feet to grow the crop. So how will the crop match their property? Our intention is to establish grow-ins as soon as possible. And then let these groins work and collect the sand behind them. And we hope that the sea level on this plot will rise.

6:07 – 6:19Speaker 8

So will you take out the old groins or will you just leave them behind? We will put the new groins in place of the old groins. That's why we will take them out. Yes, we will have to work fast because they are already filled. I don't think you need to fill them already.

6:19Speaker 4

No, I think the water flow in this area is quite good. And the ones that are not damaged yet, they have collected some well.

6:29 – 6:46Speaker 8

In the old days, when they were making the groin, they used to tell you to fill it first. But if you work fast, they are already filled, you should not be able to do this. Right, right. I had a question. For new groins, the poles that will be used and

6:51Speaker 4

The old poles, will you take them out?

6:55 – 7:11Speaker 3

The old poles will be removed. During work, they will be taken out. If they don't come out, and I don't know how old they are. I guess they are 25 years old. If they don't come out for some reason, they will be cut to the bottom of the river.

7:12 – 7:25Speaker 4

Okay. Instead of leaving them out. Okay. Will they be put in by jetting or will they be hit? Maybe they will be hit. We haven't selected any contractor yet, but I think they will be selected.

7:25 – 7:51Speaker 5

Do we have any other questions? But if the public wants to talk about this topic,

7:58Speaker 7

You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes.

7:59Speaker 4

The previous proposal?

8:00Speaker 4

You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal?

8:02Speaker 7

Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal?

8:04Speaker 1

Yes. You mean the previous proposal?

8:05Speaker 4

Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes.

8:07Speaker 1

You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes.

8:12Speaker 6

You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes.

8:17Speaker 5

You mean the previous proposal?

8:18Speaker 6

Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean the previous proposal? Yes. You mean

8:30Speaker 5

Samarth. Samarth. Who is in the box?

8:39Speaker 5

Okay. Next item. Thujar 23. 123. 123. There is 1231. 133. 133.

8:54 – 9:10Speaker 2

Namaste, I am Lisa Dossman. I am a project manager at Dog Run Gamble Creek for the Tatrekha Bahaali project. We have our wetland Samu here with us. So if you have any questions about what we are doing at the creek, she can answer them on the design. And this is Leslie from the USA.

9:10Speaker 1

Can you apply?

9:11Speaker 2

Can you apply for the project?

9:15Speaker 4

Do you have any objection to switching to the next application?

9:26 – 9:45Speaker 2

I think it's stuck on this PDF. Yes, I think it's stuck on this PDF.

9:48Speaker 4

Yes, I think it's stuck on this PDF. In the form of two different PDFs.

9:55Speaker 2

They have to click the next one. Okay, I'll let you click it because you...

10:00Speaker 4

I think this is a different PDF. This one is for the Blackburn project, about those three. And then the other PDF was also for the Navy project.

10:08Speaker 1

Okay, so this is Navy.

10:14Speaker 4

This is Black.

10:17Speaker 2

No, this one.

10:17Speaker 4

This is Blackburn. The other... 2025-1253 Navy Project.

10:34 – 11:09Speaker 2

So this is a small project on the banks of the Cambo Creek, where there are five feet high banks on the outer side of the creek, which need to be fixed. So we are laying a 108 feet long rope and then filling it with sand behind it and putting it along the bank. So this is a very simple design. and the construction will be done from the ground.

11:09 – 11:28Speaker 7

Is there any concern about the Unexploded Ordnance? I saw its description in the proposal. It says that you are reaching there from the ground. Are you concerned about anything happening there?

11:33 – 12:15Speaker 2

So, this is because of the possibility of weapons being present without breaking. We cannot measure the slope, which would be the ideal situation. But in this case, we cannot really measure. We can only put extra material on the edge. That is why we are applying this stone seal and then plants and sand. Here it is. But there is no heat or heavy rain there. So, yes, if it is necessary, we will call someone to investigate before the construction work starts. You have Sudha Purwa QD on the site, so...

12:15 – 12:39Speaker 6

So, be careful because I remember that someone's boat came very close to the shore and his boat flew away. Although he got a new boat in return. It was not there at all, but it was somewhere around it. You know, I'll stand like this.

12:42 – 13:27Speaker 2

So when you are looking at this picture, the blue color is a puddle. And next to it, there are a lot of lines on the right or left side of the flow. And that is the sharp slope of the edge of the cut, which we want to stabilize. So basically, we are keeping the same arrangement, one seal and fill in the back with the edge. And on one point, we were giving the arrangement of additional plants and some sand in the south. But now we are not doing this in the front of the rock seal.

13:35Speaker 8

So do you hope to move forward quickly?

13:39Speaker 2

Possibly. The construction can start in the beginning of November. It can go on until the spring.

13:47 – 14:00Speaker 8

But... And it will be difficult to put soil and seeds up there in November so that they can grow. But if you move forward now, you will have a chance.

14:00 – 14:15Speaker 2

In such a situation, yes, we can wait to do it. at the end of the winter. And then we will plant plants in the area and sow seeds.

14:15Speaker 7

So what are the changes on the map here? I am still a little confused. Is it just a red area or is it also included in blue and black? So the red area is not moving forward.

14:35Speaker 2

Is that all there is? Is there any other document that he has?

14:39Speaker 7

I have sent the document, but it is not on the edge of the sheet.

14:42Speaker 2

Can he see if there is any other document? Otherwise, is there any way to zoom in on it?

14:50Speaker 6

It seems that it was published in August 2026. What was it called? What is Navintam Sanskar?

14:58Speaker 2

Without the red mark there. It's just a clean document.

15:01Speaker 7

Okay. Yes, when I saw it, I got a little confused.

15:15 – 15:34Speaker 2

Anyway, yes, I have it here. So, this is done with animals.

15:44 – 16:28Speaker 4

So you are filling 108 feet. Okay, and then you are putting that... So you are running. You are running the reprep behind the reprep, right? Is it working like this? So first you're doing your riprap, right? You're showing this here. Then you're doing it exactly the same way. You have your fiber cloth. Then the cloth comes up, covers the riprap, goes back, and you're putting 4 inches of soil on the rip.

16:28Speaker 5

You're doing your riprap on the rip.

16:33 – 17:17Speaker 4

And you're applying... ...manusprati. Okay. Okay. And one more grade. Oh, shit. Yeah, I'm going to 3 feet.

17:38Speaker 7

Is there a well or a place over there?

17:43Speaker 2

There is a little garden over there. I think it has a lot of parts.

17:52Speaker 8

I don't want to go out.

18:02Speaker 4

What do you want to do?

18:07Speaker 5

What are you running? Are you running a dollar? Are you running a dollar?

18:12 – 18:39Speaker 2

No, we have to stop. Change for us. Do you work till 1 in the morning?

19:07Speaker 1

I like my steak medium.

19:08 – 19:33Speaker 2

I have now removed one from my Monarch Caterpillar. Taniha. Do you have any questions?

19:37Speaker 4

Mujhe lagta hai.

20:07Speaker 5

A proposal to give permission to 251, 253. A proposal to give permission to 251, 253. A proposal to give permission to 251, 253. A proposal to give permission to 251, 253.

20:11Speaker 4

A proposal to give permission to 251, 253. A proposal to give permission to 251, 253.

20:13Speaker 5

A proposal to give permission to 251, 253.

20:14Speaker 1

A proposal to give permission to 251, 253.

20:15Speaker 7

A proposal to give permission to 251, 253. A proposal to give permission to 251, 253. A proposal to give permission to 251, 253. A proposal to give permission to 251, 253.

20:20 – 20:35Speaker 1

A proposal to give permission to 251, 253. A proposal to give permission to 251, 253. A proposal to give permission to 251, 253. A proposal to give permission to 251, 253. A proposal to give permission to 251, 253. A proposal to give permission to 251, 253.

20:35 – 20:51Speaker 4

A proposal to give permission to 251 I don't think we have anything else apart from those two. There's nothing new. And I think we've talked about all our old jobs.

20:51 – 21:18Speaker 7

I was curious if anyone had the opportunity to see the last year's Farlay Valve project. I didn't see it. I didn't see it. Although I don't remember if it was on someone's property or not, which makes it a little more difficult to see. Do you know that sometimes we like to follow the plans so that they can see how they look?

21:18 – 21:43Speaker 4

That... Shri Kramer and I had repeated falling well in the beginning. We know what they should do. At this time, some activities are taking place on the property. Ah, but as far as one, ah, ah. There is a connection of wall fish. I can't say anything about it.

21:44Speaker 5

When we went there, I didn't go there. It seems that they were filling the pit there. Yes.

21:47 – 22:05Speaker 4

And I didn't get a chance to go back to Portomac. Where they were removing the graves from the banks of the river. Yes, I would also like to go there.

22:05Speaker 8

So, come. Field trip.

22:13 – 22:27Speaker 4

If we can do it, I can tell the county that they are coming. Think about taking us to both the sites. Yes, sir. I will contact the landowner and see if we can do something about it. Okay.

22:29Speaker 5

In this way, one can go with you and the other can go with me at some other time. Yes.

22:43Speaker 7

There's a dock there, and then it looks like there's a lot of trees there. They're being planted. I think it's a very strange place.

23:00Speaker 5

It's quite fast in the mud pit. I'm not sure what they're putting in it, but they're putting something in it.

23:08 – 23:48Speaker 4

They said they'd use ash. Fresh material. The material was taken out of the river. That material, which they used, the words they used, I don't remember, but they were just sand and dirt, which they were putting there. So, in reality, The visual effect of what they are doing has been hidden because of the bond they have made. Yes, but in reality, we were down.

23:48Speaker 5

We were on the water. Yes.

23:50 – 24:12Speaker 4

Right. The part we had to investigate was the water part, which… That part had nothing to do with us. Who allowed us. Unfortunately. You had to go from there. Who allowed the fishermen to come in with that boat. This is the same area that we did.

24:12Speaker 7

There are a lot of dump trucks going there every day.

24:16Speaker 4

But we had to take this route to get there. Maybe this is the same route we took. It started from somewhere in the back.

24:24Speaker 5

And we think we have to go through that gate at night. I think this is it. The one near Rick and Vance.

24:29 – 25:00Speaker 4

Okay. Now we can go. Before I go, I would like to raise a quick question on the Nau Sena project. Is there any suggestion about potential Shaman needs due to the impact of the Wetland study on the Wetland board? Or is there a need for a Shaman proposal without any Shaman? I'm just making that note on that particular application.

25:03Speaker 5

I don't think there was any human rights violation in the second proposal, right? No. I don't think so.

25:07Speaker 7

I won't say anything because they are not doing anything like that. They are just putting some dirt on it to make it a little higher.

25:21Speaker 4

Since it is affecting the wetland, I have to confirm the decision of the board on this.

25:29Speaker 8

At the end of the day, the benefits of this project will help the rural areas.

25:35Speaker 4

As I said, I wanted to make it clear. It's a good decision, my friend. I won't stay up there.

25:43Speaker 8

Anything else?

25:53Speaker 7

Do I have the right to resign? Yes, you do.

25:55Speaker 4

Thank you very much.

25:56Speaker 7

Do all of you agree?

26:04Speaker 4

Thank you for coming.

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