Accotink Creek Watershed


Watershed Plan Announcements

Fairfax County is currently developing the Accotink Creek Watershed Management Plan. This plan will help restore and preserve our natural resources.

Preliminary planning information, meeting notes and presentations can be found in the document section of this Web site.

For additional information or to request material in another format, please contact the Stormwater Planning Division, 703-324-5500, TTY 711.

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Accotink Creek watershed map Description
The headwaters of Accotink Creek are located in the center of Fairfax County and the stream drains southeast to Accotink Bay, then Gunston Cove and finally to the Tidal Potomac River.

Major Streams and Tributaries
Major tributaries to Accotink Creek include Bear Branch, Crook Branch, Daniels Run, Hunters Branch and Long Branch.

Watershed Size
51 square miles, total
38 square miles within Fairfax County

Unique Features
Lake Accotink, with a surface area of approximately 70 acres, is located in the central portion of the watershed. Approximately 12 square miles of the watershed are not under the jurisdiction of Fairfax County, lying within the City of Fairfax, the Town of Vienna or Fort Belvoir.

For additional information, please contact the Stormwater Planning Division, 703-324-5500, TTY 711.



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