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Whitman Middle School Pollinator Meadow (November 2023): DPWES and FCPS team up to remove turf grass and plant a pollinator meadow at Whitman Middle School. The resulting pollinator meadow will serve as a valuable resource for students, offering opportunities to learn from and interact with the native environment within their own school while contributing to the conservation and well-being of local wildlife.
KEEPING UP WITH THE FLOW
On EnviroPod
Episode 42. Earlier this year DPWES began a pilot program called Compost Outpost at the I-66 Transfer Station. In Episode 42 of EnviroPod we'll tell you more about how we're creating optimal conditions for composting at our test facility to demonstrate small-scale, decentralized, organics processing.
Episode 42. Earlier this year DPWES began a pilot program called Compost Outpost at the I-66 Transfer Station. In Episode 42 of EnviroPod we'll tell you more about how we're creating optimal conditions for composting at our test facility to demonstrate small-scale, decentralized
Capital Projects Summary Report
Water's Journey
Drinking Water - Wastewater - Stormwater
Clean water is our most important resource. To preserve water quality for future generations, we need to understand where water comes from, how we use it, and where it goes when it leaves our homes and businesses.
APWA Accredited Agency
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is accredited by the American Public Works Association. This prestigious national accreditation program recognizes public works agencies that comply with or exceed recommended best practices. The recognition affirms the department’s commitment to providing the highest quality services to Fairfax County residents. In 2023, DPWES Wins Several Project of the Year and Honorable Mentions in Regional APWA Awards.