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The Department of Planning and Zoning is actively involved with
Environmental issues that affect Fairfax County and its citizens.
Below are links to information describing some ways in which the
Department of Planning and Zoning and other county agencies are
addressing some of these issues.
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 Air Quality
Air quality issues are a major concern for residents of this
area. Information is available about air quality, airborne
contaminants (construction dust, open burning, vehicle
emissions), and ground-based contaminants (radon, naturally
occurring asbestos).
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Chesapeake Bay
Preservation Ordinance Amendments
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area information, maps and adopted
amendments.
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Easements
Program
Conserving open space and historic resources through easements.
Helping owners protect open space, historic resources, scenic
vistas, and sensitive natural areas on their property.
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Environmental Quality Advisory Council
(EQAC)
An advisory group appointed by the Board of Supervisors that
addresses environmental issues such as; water quality, air
quality, noise, hazardous materials, solid waste, stream valley
protection, deer management, light pollution, visual pollution,
and the use and preservation of ecological resources.
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Noise -
Noise Issues and Resources
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Watershed
Planning
What is being done to protect and restore water quality in each
of the county's watersheds?
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Wetlands
Permits
Preserving the quality of our waterways…
Wetlands permit information for waterfront property owners.
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