EcoAction Arlington
Solutions for a Sustainable Lifestyle
Executive Summary The Premise Trees provide huge yet undervalued economic and social value to the Northern Virginia region. The region has experienced a significant decline in tree canopy coverage due to growing population and increasingly dense urban and suburban development. This decline has a negative impact on residents and businesses that benefit from the ecosystem …
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 8 units residential buildings (aka Missing Middle) in lots currently zoned for single-family residences. Higher density housing is more environmentally friendly as it increases energy …
Arlington County needs to do more to meet the challenges of the rapidly unfolding climate crisis.
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 Arlington is joining forces with Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions Arlington Hub and the Potomac River Group of the Sierra Club to amplify Arlington voices …
Thanks to all of those who took part in our May 13, 2020 program, “Nature In Our Community – Why Biophilia Matters.” We were so pleased to have more than 90 participants take part in the event featuring presentations by Stella Tarnay and Jennifer Fioretti. As a follow up to this program, we are publishing …
Tips for Sustainable Landscaping Sustainable landscaping is a set of practices that work with nature to sustain local wildlife, conserve energy and water, improve air and water quality, and provide pleasure to the owners.’ In contrast to traditional landscape practices that highlight ornamental value, sustainable landscaping is driven by mindful choices of design, plant selection, …
