Protects and improves water resources through community education, partnerships and county-led actions
Brook Road Neighborhood Park reforestation efforts
In February 2025, the HEART Water Resources subcommittee planted 1,150 native trees and shrubs in Brook Road Neighborhood Park as part of HEART’s ongoing reforestation efforts. This planting consisted of 14 different species to maximize the biodiversity and ecosystem services provided by the growing canopy. The ecosystem services the emerging forest will provide improvements related to water quality, air quality, carbon sequestration, heat mitigation and wildlife habitat.
Much of Brook Road Neighborhood Park is situated in the floodplain and Resource Protection Area of North Run, a stream that meanders through central Henrico and is located within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Reforesting this environmentally sensitive area helps to maximize the benefits this planting will have on local wildlife and water quality.
Tree Planting Tips
Stream Restorations
Streams are vital to our ecosystem’s health and vitality. They provide habitat for wildlife and carry rainwater to our rivers, the Chesapeake Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. As stewards of the environment, we must occasionally restore streams to maintain our natural resources and enhance the natural world around us. Henrico County has completed several stream restorations and continues the effort with projects to enhance our environment for future generations.
Tuckahoe Park Stream Restoration
