EcoAction Arlington engages in public discussion and promotes civic engagement among its members to influence government action in support of its mission to create a sustainable community by improving our natural environment, encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors, ensuring environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis. Local, state, and federal actions play a crucial role in addressing the multitude of threats to our environment and are critical to creating solutions to these threats. Our primary focus is on issues directly affecting the Arlington Community. Led by our Advocacy Committee, we identify priority issues and organize campaigns to educate residents and engage County officials in seeking solutions that address pressing environmental threats such as climate change and air and water pollution.
Issues & Campaigns
Community Energy Plan Implementation requires ongoing public engagement in support of bold community action to meet the County’s goal for carbon neutrality and avoid the worst effects of the climate crisis.
Site Plan Review Process engagement ensures that voices for sustainable development and building design are heard during the approval process for new construction and development efforts.
Get Involved
Sign up for the EcoAdvocate to stay informed on our ongoing campaigns and other vital information.
Support ongoing campaigns by signing our petitions, sending letters to local and state officials.
Speak out to influence environmental policies and plans. Read our Demystifying Speaking at the County Board for tips.
Events & Recordings
Getting to Zero Carbon Buildings
A webinar exploring progress in reducing the carbon footprint of new buildings, metrics for gauging return on investment, challenges, and policy opportunities to accelerate change held on February 15, 2024. More details …
Arlington County Board Candidates Forum
A virtual forum with the candidates for Arlington County Board was held on May 24, 2023 on environmental issues in Arlington
Zero Waste: Building a Better Community Series
A three-part series on how to build a better community via zero waste practices: 10/11/2022, 11/29/2022 and 1/17/2023. More details and videos…
Getting to Carbon Neutrality Series
Virtual webinar series on how to secure state and county commitments to carbon neutrality by 2050. Three presentations were given on 9/23/2021, 11/4/2021, and 1/6/2022. More details and videos…
The EcoAdvocate Newsletters & Articles
The EcoAction Arlington Advocacy committee publishes The EcoAdvocate periodically. The newsletter includes news and updates on advocacy initiatives at the County and State levels and other information of interest. To get updates subcribe now.