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You are here: Home / News & Events / Media & Press / 2010-2016 EcoAction Arlington in the News

2010-2016 EcoAction Arlington in the News

EcoAction Arlington is proud of our continued service to Arlington. For more than 38 years, we have been Arlington’s neighborhood environmental advocates, living the motto “Think Globally, Act Locally.” EcoAction Arlington promotes practical solutions for sustainability, engages community volunteers, and pushes for sustainable local policies.

Enjoy these highlights of EcoAction Arlington in the news.

2016

  • Civic Federation embarks on ‘Centennial Tree’ effort,
    Inside Nova, June 9, 2016

  • Rethink Energy: Arlington Goes Solar,
    ArlNowMay 21, 2016

  • Calling all design enthusiasts and green thumbs: 2016 spring home and garden tours,
    Washington Post, April 15, 2016

  • Spring Home Tour to Put on Your Calendar,
    Arlington Magazine, April 2016

  • Energy Masters initiative reaches 500th participating residence 
    ArlNova, February 2016


2013



  • County “Energy Masters” Initiative Wins Award
    Sun Gazette, May 18, 2013

  • Energy Masters Volunteers Win Green Giant Award
    Arlington and Alexandria Virginia Cooperative Extension, May 4, 2013

  • Celebrating Earth Day
    Arlington Connection Newspaper, April 24, 2013

  • Chamber Volunteer Effort Connects Businesses, Non-Profits
    Sun Gazette, April 24, 2013

  • Gunston Students Adopt a Street
    Arlington County Public Schools Green Scene, 2013


2012



  • Conservation Group Seeks Support for Energy Elves
    Sun Gazette, Dec 13, 2012

  • Getting Water-Wise with Rain Barrels
    Clarendon Patch, July 23, 2012

  • Graduates of Energy-Education Program Lauded
    Sun Gazette, June 21, 2012

  • Green Home, Garden Tour Is on the Horizon
    Sun Gazette, May 25, 2012

  • MU Students Help Clean Up Watershed
    Marymount University, April 23, 2012

  • EcoAction Arlington to Participate in Watershed Cleanup
    Sun Gazette, April 1, 2012

  • County Grants Available for Tree-Planting Initiatives
    Sun Gazette, March 28, 2012

  • GMU to Inaugurate Local Sustainability Award
    Sun Gazette, March 16, 2012

  • Green Living Expo Returning to Washington-Lee
    Sun Gazette, March 1, 2012


2011



  • New Program to Help You and Help Save the Bay
    The Citizen, Dec 23 2011

  • EcoAction Arlington Seeking to Retain, Add Members Through End of Year
    Sun Gazette, December 1, 2011

  • Arlington Schools Tap Community Members to Focus on Sustainability
    Clarendon Patch, Sept 23 2011

  • A Sun Roof for Your Home: Solar Raisers
    Ballston Patch, Aug 22 2011

  • ‘Green Homes Tour’ Returns
    Sun Gazette, May 23, 2011

  • Alexandria, Arlington among leaders in promoting healthy environment
    Washington Post, April 27, 2011

  • Solar Initiative Helps Another Family
    Sun Gazette, April 5, 2011


2010



  • Volunteer: Participate With Your Children
    Washington Post, December 28, 2010

  • Solar Initiative Launched by EcoAction Arlington
    Sun Gazette, October 12, 2010

  • Children in Nature: More reasons to get youngsters outside
    Connection, August 19, 2010

  • Group Offering Free Solar Water Heater Installation
    ARLnow, August 13, 2010

  • Goat’s Head Among Weird Things Found in Barcroft Park
    ARLnow, August 9, 2010

  • Touch the Earth Day
    Arlington Virginia Network, April 28, 2010

  • Nature Initiatives for Arlington Children
    Washington Post, Monday, March 1, 2010

  • Partnership Launched to Offer Students More Nature-Education Options
    Sun Gazette, Thursday, February 25, 2010

  • EcoAction Arlington Updates Directory of Green-Friendly Builders, Remodelers
    Sun Gazette, Monday, February 8, 2010

  • Arlington Weekly News Interview with EcoAction Arlington Program Manager and MLK Essay Winner
    Channel 33, AWN. February 4, 2010

  • Students Honored for Award-Winning King Essays,
    Essays Salute Dr. King, Focus on Helping Others
    Sun Gazette, Monday, January 28, 2010

  • March of the Nickels
    Arlington Connection, Thursday, January 14, 2010. (pdf 672KB)

  • Sustainability Task Force Members Prep for First Meeting
    Sun Gazette, Monday, January 11, 2010

  • Arlington Task Force to Create Community Energy Plan
    The Washington Post, Thursday, January 7, 2010

  • Arlington County Board Forms Energy Task Force
    The Washington Post, Sunday, January 2, 2010. (pdf 558KB)


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