How to save habitats before paving over them As the climate crisis worsens, we must take action to reduce and capture carbon emissions and plan development in urban areas with an eye toward both climate resiliency, sustainability, and protecting our environment....
County projects Articles
County replacing force main on Little Hunting Creek
Fairfax County’s Little Hunting Creek force main replacement project will improve the sewer system serving Stratford Landing, Wessynton, Surrey on the Potomac, and nearby communities. Purpose & Details The old sewer pipes are at risk of leaking, disrupting...
Fairfax County acquires environmentally sensitive property for restoration
Years of uncertainty over the fate of some resource-rich yet flood-prone property have seemingly come to a conclusion with Fairfax County’s recent acquisition of three parcels of land at 8800 Richmond Highway in the Mount Vernon District. The county will be restoring...
How Can I help Improve the Creek?
Homeowners living in the watershed have an important role to play!
Conservation starts in your own front yard. Learn more about creek-friendly lawn care, habitat creation and open space preservation on our conservation page. Click one of the topics below to start helping improve Little Hunting Creek today.





