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Christopher S. Herrington
Director

Stormwater Improvement Projects

Fairfax County Stormwater Management is dedicated to protecting and restoring our vital natural resources through the implementation of stormwater management projects throughout the county.

Fairfax County restores streams to prevent erosion and reduce pollution that could hurt the Chesapeake Bay. Most of the streams in the County have a lot of erosion. By reducing erosion, stream restoration also protects roads, bridges, trails and public and private property. It also helps improve the environment. Stream restorations can help streams heal and are the most effective way for the County to meet state requirements.

Find a Stormwater Capital Project

To find a stormwater capital spotlight project, filter by the project name, district or watershed. 

Project Name Image Description District * Watershed
Smaller Lake Accotink Preservation Feasibility Study Smaller Lake Accotink Preservation Feasibility Study The Smaller Lake Accotink Preservation Feasibility Study is an effort to better understand what is happening within Accotink Creek and Lake Accotink and identify what actions may be feasible to maintain a smaller lake in a sustainable, equitable, and cost Braddock District Accotink Creek
Sunset Hills Road Drainage Improvement Project Sunset Hills Road Drainage Improvement Project This project will reduce flooding upstream of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park around Sunset Hills Road near Isaac Newton Square W in Reston. Hunter Mill District Difficult Run
Tripps Run at Barrett Road Flood Mitigation Project Tripps Run at Barrett Road Flood Mitigation Project This study assessed and evaluated four flood mitigation project scenarios including grading and stream enhancements along Tripps Run between Annandale Road and Sleepy Hollow Road. Mason District Cameron Run
Tucker Avenue Neighborhood Stormwater Improvement Project Tucker Avenue Neighborhood Stormwater Improvement Project This neighborhood stormwater improvement project will evaluate existing drainage and stormwater infrastructure throughout the neighborhoods in the vicinity of Tucker Avenue and within a 67 acre drainage area that leads to the local stream, Pimmit Run. Dranesville District Pimmit Run
Turkeycock Creek at Bren Mar Park Turkeycock Creek at Bren Mar Park This project proposes the restoration and stabilization of a portion of Turkeycock Run which travels through Bren Mar Park in Alexandria, Virginia. Mason District Cameron Run
Valley Avenue Neighborhood Stormwater Improvements Valley Avenue Neighborhood Stormwater Improvements This project will evaluate existing drainage and stormwater infrastructure in the vicinity of Valley and Fairview Avenues and Cross Street. The primary goals of the project are to mitigate structural flooding and improve resiliency of the drainage system. Dranesville District Pimmit Run
* If no district is displayed, the project crosses districts or is in Fairfax City.

Stormwater Capital Projects

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Find stormwater capital projects by searching for an address. Use the Project Filter to show projects by status, watershed or supervisor district. Click on the map icon to view information about the project.

Stream Restoration in Fairfax

Tree along stream bank before and after restoration

Learn about how stream restoration works, how effective it is, and why it's important. Find out how a stream restoration project is done, how the community can get involved, and what happens after the project is finished.

Watershed Management Plans

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Fairfax County has created detailed plans for managing each of its 30 watersheds. These watershed management plans help identify and solve environmental problems, aiming to protect and restore the county's streams and other water resources.

Spotlight Projects

DPWES has selected the following projects to spotlight with detailed information regarding background, benefits, and what to expect. Not all projects are included in the spotlight project list. View all active capital projects by district by visiting Capital Project Summary Reports.

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  • To search by project name enter any part of the name.

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  • To select a district, chose from the dropdown options. If no district is displayed, the project crosses districts or is in Fairfax City.
  • To filter by the type of project, choose from the list. Use the <Ctrl> key to select multiple types or to unselect a choice.

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Partnerships

Many projects have been completed through a partnership between Stormwater Management and other regional organizations. Among the entities that helped to build or make improvements to stormwater management facilities are Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Fairfax County Public School system.

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