Tree Canopy Update
The Fall Planting Season is starting in October through December, we will be actively engaged in planting trees to enhance our community’s green spaces. Between the Spring and Fall planting …
2023 45th Annual Meeting
45th Annual Meeting Good for People and the Planet: Climate Change and Our Health Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | Time: 6:30-9 p.m. | Location: Washington-Liberty High School Cafeteria, 1301 N Stafford St, Arlington …
Plight of the Pollinator
The presentations provide an overarching look at pollinators from a global perspective with a focus on pollination biology and how this issue is impacting pollinators in Virginia. They also cover …
Trees for All: In Conjunction With the 44th Annual Meeting of EcoAction Arlington
The meeting’s featured speaker Terry T. Baker, CEO of the Society of American Foresters shared his experiences and understanding of the importance of sustainably managing forested lands and green spaces through on-the-ground efforts and policy initiatives. He also spoke of the growing importance of engaging broader communities in this important work. The program included remarks by Katie Cristol, Arlington County Board Chair; a presentation on a pilot program focused on tree canopy equity by DeShay Williams, EcoAction Arlington board member; an overview of EcoAction Arlington’s programming for 2022; the election of our board of directors; and a virtual social.
Governor Northam Signs New Environmental and Conservation Bills to Protect the Waterways
On Friday, June 25, 2021 Gov. Ralph Northam signed several environmental and conservation bills into law that will serve to protect Virginia’s waterways now and into the future. The bills …
Now is the Time to Align County Spending with its Environmental Goals
In recent years, Arlington has set lofty goals to tackle the climate crisis and create a truly sustainable community and the County’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a key mechanism …