Control Mosquitoes – Without Harming Pollinators
written by: Joan McIntyre Now is the time to take steps to control mosquitoes in your yard. Mosquitoes become active as temperatures reach 50 degrees F. It’s time to think …
Local Elections Matter for Climate Action
Read the Arlington County Board Candidates responses to environmental questions that concern the community
Arlington Needs Stronger Climate Action NOW!
“There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a livable and sustainable future for all (very high confidence).” IPPC report, March 20, 2023 Arlington County’s response to the …
Stand Up for Climate Progress in the General Assembly
The General Assembly session is fast-paced and opportunities arise throughout for citizens to contact committee chairs and their representatives to support or oppose pending legislation.
Support Climate-Friendly, Healthy Schools
EcoAction Arlington, Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions Arlington Hub, and the Sierra Club Potomac River Group have recently sent two joint letters to the Arlington School Board and the APS Superintendent asking for firm commitments to carbon neutrality, including making ACC all electric for key systems, to protect our children’s future and to offer inspiration and experiential learning for students who may one day work in green economy jobs.
Weigh in on the Draft Forestry and Natural Resources Plan
Arlington County is currently soliciting feedback on its draft Forestry and Natural Resources Plan (FNRP), which will guide County efforts to protect and enhance its tree canopy and natural resources for at least the next decade.
EcoAction Arlington Comments on the Missing Middle Housing Proposal
EcoAction Arlington recently sent a letter to the County Board supporting, but describing its concerns, with proposed plans to change residential zoning throughout the County to allow small-scale 2 to …
Weigh in on Arlington’s Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Arlington County needs to do more to meet the challenges of the rapidly unfolding climate crisis.
Join the Conversation on the County’s Zero Waste Plan
Would you like Arlington County to do more to assist residents and businesses with reducing waste and the heavy carbon footprint that it represents? Do you have ideas on how …
Electrify Your Life to Help Drive Change and Save Money in The Long Run
Transitioning from fossil fuels (e.g., goal and natural gas) to low-carbon sources of electricity is essential for reaching carbon neutrality. While much of the energy purchased from electric utilities is …
The Arlington County Board Needs to Invest More in Climate Change Action
Business as usual is not an option. I look to County Board members to do everything within your power to take action to prevent the worst impacts of climate change and help build a sustainable and livable future for my family and future generations.
Urge Amazon to Make PenPlace HQ2 Zero Carbon
The PenPlace Project, Amazon’s HQ2 complex, demonstrates outstanding elements of sustainable design and has the potential to become the first commercial zero carbon building in Arlington, helping to normalize advanced …
Be an Environmental Advocate during the 2022 General Assembly Session
Citizen voices can sway our state legislators and now is the time to stand up for climate action, protection of our air, water, and open spaces, and environmental justice. EcoAction …
Plastic Bag Fee Starts January 1
In September, with the encouragement of EcoAction Arlington and the 1,500 signers of our petition, the Arlington County Board joined Fairfax County and Alexandria in adopting a plastic bag tax. …
Site Plan Review Process Update October 2021
Several development projects are currently under review through the Site Plan Review Process, giving residents an opportunity to advocate for building designs consistent with the County’s carbon neutrality goal. See …
It’s Time for Arlington to Declare a Climate Emergency
The world is experiencing a climate crisis and EcoAction Arlington urges the County Board to declare a climate emergency, develop a robust Climate Action Plan, and use its guidance to …
Site Plan Review Committee Updates
The Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) community input window for Wendy’s Site – 2025Clarendon Boulevard is closing on Thursday, September 16. The April 2021 LEED/Sustainabilitydocuments (combined) for this 16-story residential …
Use Your Vote to Promote Climate Change Action
Read the candidates responses to questions on key environmental challenges and attend the Environmental Candidates forum on October 20 — On November 2, Virginians will go to the polls to …
Be an Active Participant in Collecting Food Scraps Waste
A successful launch of this program will depend on residents enthusiastically embracing the effort. You can help by: For those living in a multifamily building, you can drop off food …
A Step Forward Toward Zero Waste
Curbside food scrap collection will reduce the residential waste stream going to the Waste-to-Energy facility by 20 percent (wet food scraps don’t burn well) and increase the countywide recycling rate …
Food Scraps Collection Begins in the County September 6, 2021
The county’s new Food Scraps Collection program is simple. To give you an idea of size, here is a photo of the food scrap pail and a box of 150 …
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 …
Earth Day “Gift” from County Board’s Budget Directives
EcoAction Arlington thanked the County Board for their Earth Day gift to Arlington. In adopting the FY22 budget, the County Board directed the County Manager to develop recommendations to coordinate …
Building Electrification Key to County’s Carbon Neutrality Goal
With buildings accounting for about 60 percent of Arlington’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, electrification–elimination of onsite combustion of fossil fuels, primarily natural gas–in homes and commercial and residential buildings is …