The Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) is an advisory group appointed by the Board of Supervisors to provide advice on environmental matters. The Council is comprised of one member from each supervisor district, four at-large members, and one student representative. Each member is appointed to serve a three-year term except the student member who serves for either their junior or senior year of high school.
The EQAC charter details the purpose and principal activities of the council, which include the production of an annual report on the state of the physical environment in Fairfax County.
The council generally meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:15 PM. Meeting information is available via the dropdown menus below. If you have any questions or comments, please email EQAC.
Listed below are the current members of the Environmental Quality Advisory Council. If you are interested in serving as a member of EQAC please contact your district supervisor's office to express your interest.
| At-Large | Stella Koch (Chair) |
| At-Large | George W. Lamb |
| At-Large | Renee Grebe |
| At-Large | Michael Zatz |
| Braddock | Bryan Campbell |
| Dranesville | Kenneth Gubin |
| Hunter Mill | Kenneth Lanfear |
| Lee | Johna Gagnon |
| Mason | Richard J. Healy |
| Mt. Vernon | Larry Zaragoza (Vice Chair) |
| Providence | Alex Robbins |
| Springfield | Clyde Wilber |
| Sully | Rich Weisman |
| Student Member | Mackenzie Nordai |
The 2022 meeting schedule for EQAC is as follows. As meeting information and materials become available they will be added as links next to each meeting date below. Minutes and presentation materials will be made available on individual meeting pages following each meeting. Materials from meetings prior to December 2021 are available upon request. Please email EQAC@fairfaxcounty.gov to request past meeting materials.
Each year, EQAC holds a public comment meeting to obtain input on issues of environmental concern. The public is also invited to attend any EQAC meeting and to submit correspondence for consideration by EQAC at any time. Summaries of past public comment meetings, including speaker and written testimony, are available upon request. Materials may be submitted or requested via email (EQAC@fairfaxcounty.gov).
| Meeting Date | Meeting Info and Materials |
|---|---|
| December 8, 2021 | Click here to access meeting info. |
| January 12, 2022 Annual Public Comment Meeting |
Click here to access meeting info. |
| February 9, 2022 | Meeting materials not yet posted. |
| March 9, 2022 | Meeting materials not yet posted. |
| April 13, 2022 | Meeting materials not yet posted. |
| May 11, 2022 | Meeting materials not yet posted. |
| June 8, 2022 | Meeting materials not yet posted. |
| July 13, 2022 | Meeting materials not yet posted. |
| August 10, 2022 | Meeting materials not yet posted. |
| September 14, 2022 | Meeting materials not yet posted. |
| October 12, 2022 | Meeting materials not yet posted. |
| November 9, 2022 | Meeting materials not yet posted. |
| December 14, 2022 | Meeting materials not yet posted. |
EQAC issues recommendations to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors via two mechanisms: the Annual Report on the Environment and resolutions or positions issued during EQAC meetings. Resolutions and positions for the current year and the immediate past year are provided below. Resolutions and positions from years prior are available upon request via email (EQAC@fairfaxcounty.gov).
Each year, EQAC prepares an Annual Report on the Environment that summarizes environmental conditions, trends, programs, legislation and issues in Fairfax County and presents EQAC's recommendations to the Board on a variety of environmental topics and concerns. The report is prepared entirely by EQAC and reflects the Council's views.
The 2021 Annual Report is available to view or download here.
The 2020 Annual Report Scorecard is available here. Past reports are available upon request. Please email EQAC@fairfaxcounty.gov to obtain digital versions of earlier reports.
Each year, the Fairfax County Environmental Excellence Awards recognize individuals, organizations, businesses and county employees who:
- Advance or support the county's environmental goals and policy statements
- Dedicate personal time and expertise beyond normal fiscal or civic responsibilities
- Demonstrate leadership as a role model for others
The awards are administered by the Environmental Quality Advisory Council with support from the Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination and the Department of Planning and Development.
The nomination period for the 2021 Environmental Excellence Awards has now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. More information on the Environmental Excellence Awards, including a list of past winners, can be found here.
Each year, EQAC solicits applications from Fairfax County high school students who are interested in becoming a student member of EQAC. The application is open to all interested high school sophomores and juniors who are in good standing. Eligible public school, parochial, private school, and homeschooled students are encouraged to apply.
The application period for the July 2021 through June 2022 term has now closed. Thank you to all who applied. If you have questions about the student membership application process, please email eqac@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-7136 TTY 711.
Past Member Testimonials
Former student members of EQAC have prepared testimonials regarding their service.
