Issues

Development

Photo: ©Philip Bogdan

The more we build, the more runoff we create.

But what does that mean for the creek?

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Photo: Betsy Martin

How can we develop more responsibly?

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Advocacy

For years, we’ve written letters, lobbied our local legislators and Fairfax County officials, and testified in favor of policies and laws that would reduce litter. Not until the 2020 session, when the Virginia General Assembly changed parties, did we see success. A more brief synopsis of advocacy efforts over the years here. Link to full Advocacy page, which can in turn link to full list of testimony. Maybe a timeline on the advocacy page?

Education

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Persistence

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We need your help!

All of our efforts depend on our network of volunteers. Join us to make an impact on the creek.

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Fun fact:

How Much Rainwater Runs Off Your Roof?

Take a guess: what is the volume of water that runs off a 1,000 square foot roof during a 1″ rain storm?

20 gallons? 50 gallons? 100 gallons? 1000 gallons? The answer is about 623 gallons. Here’s how to calculate the runoff from any given rainfall:

1

Take the dimensions of the footprint of your roof and convert them to inches.

2

Multiply the roof dimensions by the number of inches of rainfall.

3

Divide by 231 to get the number of gallons (because 1 gallon = 231 cubic inches).

Other Issues Facing the Creek

Trash Reduction

Pollution and Toxins

Development

Photo: ©Philip Bogdan

Join Us!

Friends of Little Hunting Creek is a grassroots, volunteer-led organization that began as a group of genuinely concerned neighbors living near the creek. We need your help to protect this beautiful place – join us today!

Our vision is a beautiful, healthy creek that supports wildlife live in it and along its shores, and provides recreation and respite to humans that live nearby. We envision a shared sense of community responsibility for the health of the Little Hunting Creek watershed and appreciation for its beauty.

Photo: ©Phil Bogdan