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Dennis Liberson stands in Bolling Branch Stream which runs through his property. This stream was part of a wetlands project.

The bridge under construction on Dennis Liberson's property is being built over Bolling Branch Stream to help reduce erosion to the stream.

Matt Danielson, the volunteer water commissioner for the Town of Hillsboro, prepares to read the town's water meters. He visits the town's water treatment facility each day to read and record the water levels. The town's water supply comes from a spring and a nearby well.

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Leesburg Plans Utility Rate Change

Out-of-Towners to Pay Less; Residents, More

Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009

The Leesburg Town Council proposed new utility rates last week that would gradually reduce the water and sewer bills of out-of-town customers but slightly increase those of residents. Read story and 1 comment »

Most Who Sued Over Water Fees Hold Back on Bills

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Most of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that successfully challenged Leesburg's water and sewer rates have refused to pay the full amount of their most recent bills, citing a judge's ruling that the rates are unreasonably high. Read story and 5 comments »

Restoration Of River In Fauquier Stirs Hope

Groups Say Effort May Inspire Similar Projects

Saturday, June 13, 2009

When Dennis Liberson bought 119 acres in Delaplane in Fauquier County three years ago, he thought the segment of Bolling Brook that ran through the property looked nice. He didn't know that he would be spending a lot of his time and money transforming the creek into something new. Read story and 2 comments »

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