Happy New Year!

We appreciate your continued support of our mission to educate, advocate, and act to create a sustainable community by improving our natural environment, encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors, ensuring environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis. Everyone at EcoAction Arlington wishes you and yours a happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you at an event in 2024.

On December 8, volunteers helped pull ivy from trees at The Fields of Arlington apartment complex. Volunteers also canvassed the Columbia Heights neighborhood. They are excited to return to Columbia Heights soon for more community engagement.

The 2024 Energy Masters graduates had their first work day at the Gates of Ballston on December 16. Energy Masters new and seasoned delivered hands-on conservation upgrades to apartments at the Gates of Ballston.

EcoAction Arlington was honored to be part of the 2nd annual KidsGiving Fair on December 2. The event was an opportunity to teach kids about the importance of giving.

A special thank you to Energy Master and volunteer, Latanja Thomas, for representing EcoAction Arlington and engaging with all who stopped at our table.

Free Trees! Apply Now

Interested in getting a native tree planted? Apply for free trees with our Tree Planting Program. Applications open until January 5.

Annual Volunteer Social

January 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Amazon Visitor Landing

Join us to meet our board, staff, and volunteers. Get to know us, what we do, and how you can help to educate, act, and advocate for our environment. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration required.

Also, stay tuned for our next volunteer leader training opportunity, taking place over Zoom on February 26 from 7-8:30 p.m. Find more information here.

MLK Day of Service

January 15

We are proud to partner with Volunteer Arlington for the 2024 MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 15. This day of service helps strengthen and empower our community through hands-on volunteer opportunities. We will clean up trash and debris from Four Mile Run at either Barcroft Park from 10 a.m. to noon or Jennie Dean Park from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Groups welcome. All ages welcome, children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

EcoAction Arlington Board Openings

EcoAction Arlington seeks board members with a passion to educate, act, and advocate for our environment.

Board members serve a two-year term beginning the 1st of April.

Apply by Wednesday, January 17 by completing an Expression of Interest Form. Read more about the roles and responsibilities here.

Getting to Zero Carbon Buildings 

February 15

7:00 p.m.

Learn from practitioners about progress in reducing the carbon footprint of new buildings needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet carbon neutrality goals. Zero carbon buildings incorporate high energy efficiency, fossil-fuel free operation, renewable energy and low or even negative carbon materials. This webinar will also explore challenges, metrics for gauging return on investment, and policy opportunities to accelerate change. Registration required.

Sixth Annual EcoExtravaganza

April 25, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Save the date for the Sixth Annual EcoExtravaganza on Thursday, April 25 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The event will take place at Clare and Don's Beach Shack, 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church with an evening that includes drinks, food, and a celebration of our work conserving and protecting waterways and building a more sustainable Arlington community.

Tickets go on sale in January.

Stormwater Utility Credit

Through January 15, 2024 all property owners in Arlington can apply for voluntary credits offsetting up to 35% of their stormwater utility bill. Qualifying credit opportunities will be calculated based on the type of property and actions taken, such as tree planting, volunteer activities, and installing some types of pervious surfaces. 

Read the Stormwater Credit Manual in English or Spanish, and view the credit program video for more details, including application instructions, required documentation, and tips for a successful submission.

Credit program information on the Arlington County website

Guide for submitting credit application

Interested in volunteering with EcoAction Arlington? Don't miss our Volunteer Social on January 10. Register today! Can't make it to the Volunteer Social? Join us for a volunteer training session. Find more information here.

Community Spotlight: Radnor/Ft Meyer

The Radnor/Fort Myer Heights neighborhood is situated between the Court House and Rosslyn Metro stations and split by Route 50. There are a mix of housing types from townhouses and condominiums to garden apartments and co-ops, and fewer than a dozen single-family homes. There are a number of parks, including Hillside Park. It is quite easy to get around the neighborhood with a  Walk Score of 84/100, there is excellent public transportation and it is somewhat bikeable. Its tree canopy is 17%.* It has a Tree Equity Score of 77. To learn more watch a video of a walking tour through the neighborhood.

*Urban Tree Canopy Assessment 2017

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The EcoAdvocate!

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.

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