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Listed below are the current members of the Environmental Commission.
District | Member | Term |
| Chairman's At-Large | Barbara Ryan | Oct. 2026 - Sept. 2029 |
| At-Large | Alexi Weber-Smith | Oct. 2026 - Sept. 2029 |
| At-Large | Jonathan Passe | Oct. 2026 - Sept. 2029 |
| At-Large | Eric Goplerud | Oct. 2026 - Sept. 2029 |
| Braddock | Bryan Campbell | Oct. 2026 - Sept. 2029 |
| Dranesville | Kenneth Gubin | Oct. 2026 - Sept. 2029 |
| Franconia | R. Dean Costello | Oct. 2026 - Sept. 2029 |
| Hunter Mill | Bret Leslie | Oct. 2026 - Sept. 2029 |
| Mason | Laura Anderko | Oct. 2026 - Sept. 2029 |
| Mount Vernon | Larry Zaragoza | Oct. 2026 - Sept. 2029 |
| Providence | Kathy Alsegaf | Oct. 2026 - Sept. 2029 |
| Springfield | Scott Cameron | Oct. 2026 - Sept. 2029 |
| Sully | Rich Weisman | Oct. 2026 - Sept. 2029 |
| Student (College) | Vacant | --- |
| Student (High School) | Nethra Purushothaman | Oct. 2026 - June 2027 |
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Below, you will find the Commission's upcoming meeting dates. There is also information about other meetings that involve the Commission, where at least 3 members may be attending.
Annually, the Commission holds a public comment meeting to hear public input on issues of environmental concern. In addition to the annual public comment meeting, the Commission has added a public comment period to all meetings. Find out how to participate. The public is also invited to attend any meeting and to submit correspondence for consideration by the Commission at any time.
2026 Meeting Schedule and Minutes:
- November 18, 2026 — Facilitated Meeting
- December 9, 2026 — Facilitated Meeting
The Commission issues recommendations to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Resolutions and positions for the current year and the immediate past year are provided below. Previous resolutions and positions are available upon request via email (EnvironmentalCommission@fairfaxcounty.gov).
Materials will be posted here as they become available.
The Commission will produce an annual workplan and a report describing progress made towards the objectives in the workplan. These documents provide short, easy-to-digest summaries that help keep the Board of Supervisors and the public informed.
Materials will be posted here as they become available.
The Environmental Commission solicits applications to fill its two student member positions: one (1) local high school student serving in their junior or senior year and one (1) local college/university student. Both student members must live in Fairfax County.
Each spring, the application will open to all interested high school sophomores/juniors and local college/university students who are in good standing. Eligible public school, parochial, private school, homeschooled, two-year college and four-year college students are encouraged to apply.
The Environmental Commission Student Member Application period is currently closed. If you have questions about the student membership application process, please email EnvironmentalCommission@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-7136, TTY 711.
Archived Materials
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to dissolve the Tree Commission and restructure the Environmental Quality Advisory Council, resulting in the Environmental Commission. Explore archived materials, which include meeting minutes, annual reports, resolutions, and policy positions from both the former Tree Commission and the Environmental Quality Advisory Council. This archive provides valuable insight into the history, accomplishments and ongoing work that continues to shape Fairfax County’s environmental stewardship.
View Tree Commission archived materials on their webpage.
View Environmental Quality Advisory Council archived materials on their webpage.