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.

Air Quality Management
County initiatives and programs that support regional air quality planning efforts.

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance Amendments
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area information, maps and adopted amendments.

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.

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.

Occoquan Watershed
Fulfilling the Promise: The Occoquan Watershed in the New Millennium – A report to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors by the New Millennium Occoquan Watershed Task Force. What is the Occoquan Watershed? What is being done to maintain water quality?

Wetlands Permits
Preserving the quality of our waterways…
Wetlands permit information for waterfront property owners.