Public Works and Environmental Services Alert:
There are over 1,600 miles of streams and associated channels in Fairfax County and more than 1.1 million people. As we develop our land, many of our streams have eroded because too much runoff flows to our streams quickly instead of soaking into the ground. As stream channels shift, aquatic habitats are damaged or buried, harming our wildlife. Severe streambank erosion can negatively affect nearby properties and the Chesapeake Bay. Fairfax County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) provides funds for projects that halt erosion and improve the habitat of poor-quality streams.
To assess the current condition of our streams, staff from the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services perform visual stream physical assessments in the winter and early spring seasons. Only a portion of the county will be assessed each year. Please see the Stream Physical Assessment Map for the area of the county that has been assessed.
Results from the assessment will be used to:
If you have concerns about erosion or flooding on your property, please report any flooding or erosion concerns using the Contact Maintenance and Stormwater Management form. For more information regarding Stormwater Management programs or Stormwater Improvement Projects, please click the links embedded in this text.