Occoquan Riverfront Park Moves Forward
Occoquan Riverfront Park will be developed on a portion of two parcels of land owned by Fairfax County Water Authority and located at 415 Mill Street and 460 Mill Street in the Town of Occoquan.
Paddle the Occoquan with Mayor Porta
Posted by Lou on April 9, 2012 in Announcements, Meetups, Occoquan River, Occoquan Rowing, Town News
Mayor Ernie Porta will be leading historic tours of Occoquan River by kayak on the first and third Saturday of every month starting this Saturday, April 7.
Dead Snakehead Fish Wanted
The Maryland Department of Natural Resource plans to reward 3 lucky snakehead killers with $200 cash. As a top predator, the snakehead fish is a direct threat to valuable fish populations, including bass.
2012 Town of Occoquan Elections
In 2012 the residents of Occoquan will once again have the opportunity to elect a Mayor and new Town Council. Voting will take place at Town Hall from 6:00am - 7:00pm on Tuesday, May 1. Reminder, you must be registered to vote by April 9th in order to participate.
2012 Prince William Boat Show
This weekend, for the 4th year in a row, the Prince William Marina is hosting the "Washington Capitol Boating Show" along the Occoquan waterfront.
Mission to Mason Neck
The Opinionator Blog in the New York Times recently published an interesting recount of the importance of accurate maps during the Civil War. Understanding the twists and turns of the Occoquan River was vital, which prompted a comprehensive mapping effort.
Tim’s Polar Plunge 2012
With Spring right around the corner, it's time for the crazies to plunge into the freezing cold Potomac River. The 10th Annual Polar Plunge to benefit Virginia Special Olympics takes place today, Saturday February 25th at Tim's Rivershore.
3rd Annual Occoquan River Cleanup
The 3rd Annual Occoquan River Spring Clean-Up with take place on Saturday, April 14th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Join your neighbors and volunteers in sprucing up the shoreline in town!
Civil War Reenactment Coming to Occoquan 2/25
Calling all Civil War junkies! As Occoquan continues to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, a special event has been planned that will include a live Civil War reenactment.
The National Wildlife Refuge Next Door
Posted by Lou on January 29, 2012 in Video, Wildlife Refuge
William Hong produced this short video that captures the flora and fauna on display at the newly rediscovered Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Buy the Island in Occoquan Bay – UPDATED
The tiny island in the middle of Occoquan Bay, known as Holiday Island or Dogue Island, has turned up for sale! Now you can buy your very own island for $477,000. Virtual tour after the jump.
2012 Boat Show Season
Posted by Lou on January 16, 2012 in Boat Shows, Boating News
The river hasn't frozen over and we haven't seen much snow but boating season 2012 is just around the corner! If you're thinking about buying a new boat or upgrading, attending a boat show is a great place to start.
Prince William County Board of Supervisors OK’s Oaks III
Developer Ken Thompson will now be permitted to build a 32,500 square foot office building on an old windy road with existing traffic, drainage and erosion problems. The motion passed 5-3, shepherded to passage with the unwavering support of Chairman Corey Stewart.
Occoquan Reach Time-Lapse Construction
Posted by Lou on January 7, 2012 in Redevelopment, Video
No snow on the ground this year but this time-lapse video of the construction of the Occoquan Reach community captures the impact of Snowmageddon in January 2010.
Oppose the Oaks III Rezoning Request
Posted by Lou on January 4, 2012 in Redevelopment, Town News
Calling all Occoquan residents: Please attend the Board of County Supervisors meeting on January 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the McCoart Administration Building to oppose the Oaks III rezoning request.