Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District

703-324-1460 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Parkway
Suite 905, Fairfax, VA 22035
Willie Woode
Executive Director

Department Resources

Addressing Conservation Problems

Do you have an erosion problem in your backyard? Ponding water on private property? Peruse the resources below to get the expertise and technical information needed to address common conservation problems in Fairfax County. 

Solving Drainage and Erosion Problems

Troubleshoot and solve your drainage and erosion problems at home. Control heavy runoff and stop erosion. Learn about gutters and downspouts, wet areas, sinkhole problems, wet basements, and wall or foundation cracking.

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You and Your Land: A Guide for the Potomac Watershed
Rain Garden Design and Construction Guide
Understanding Erosion and Sediment Controls
Read the "Solving Drainage and Erosion Problems Guide for Homeowners"

Green Infrastructure

Rain gardens, green roofs and more! Green infrastructure cleans and absorbs water, cools the air, and provides public amenities. Here you can find our Rain Garden Assessment, a study funded by the Chesapeake Bay Program, Low Impact Landscaping handbook, and more.

Related Resources

Seven Myths About Rain Gardens
Learn about Low Impact Development Practices

Soil Health

Find your soil type and characteristics. Learn about problem soils, typical soils of Fairfax County, the soil survey, how to improve soil health, and more.

Related Resources

Testing Your Soil's Fertility
The Five Most Interesting Soils of Fairfax County
Retaining Nutrients in Your Soil
Learn more about soil

Water Quality

Understanding how our actions affect streams, lakes, and rivers doesn't have to be hard.  These great resources are for students looking for information, or anyone looking to better understand how we can help.

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Stream Restoration and Stabilization
Understanding Stream Restoration
Excess Aquatic Vegetation in Your Pond
Read the Water Quality Stewardship Guide

Urban Agriculture

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Horse Pastures and Farms
Home Turf- A Virginia Healthy Lawns Program
Chickens in Your Backyard
No-Till Agriculture

Native Plants and Landscaping

Related Resources

Plant This, Not That Guide
Create a Monarch Waystation
Learn about native plants

Pollution Prevention

Learn about how to prevent pollution from entering local waterways.

Related Resources

Cigarette Butt Litter
Heavy Metal Pollution
Dog and Pet Waste
Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention
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