Water Habitat Restoration

Cadette Girl Scout Troop 5751 from GW Middle School is working to restore water habitats in Alexandria.  We would like to work with the City of Alexandria to find wetland locations, such as along streams, that need restoration.  We will be planting native water grasses and other plants that will help rebuild wetland area for frogs, animals, and fish.  Improving the habitats will also improve the way that the river or stream looks.We will get others involved in this project, too.  We will invite other Girl Scout troops or students clubs to help us plant the water grasses.  We will also talk to professionals and work with nurseries that sell native plants to make sure that our work will be successful. We are requesting $400 to buy about 100 plants that cost between $2.00 - $5.00 per plant.