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Public Works and Environmental Services Alert:

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our offices are open 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mon - Fri
703-324-5500 TTY 711
swpdmail@fairfaxcounty.gov
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 449, Fairfax, Va 22035
@ffxPublicWorks
Joni Calmbacher
Director, Stormwater Planning

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
Big Rocky Run Downstream of Braddock Road Big Rocky Run Downstream of Braddock Road This project seeks to restore up to 3,800 linear feet of stream and tributaries to Big Rocky Run within Rocky Run Stream Valley Park between Braddock Road and Awbrey Patent Drive. Sully District Cub Run
Chowan Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project Chowan Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project This project seeks to improve stormwater conveyance and alleviate structural flooding in the Chowan Avenue neighborhood. Mason District Cameron Run
Dead Run at Georgetown Pike Stream Restoration Dead Run at Georgetown Pike Stream Restoration The project includes restoration of approximately 5,600 linear feet of Dead Run, its tributaries, stormwater outfalls and the floodplain within the stream valley between Churchill Road and Georgetown Pike. Dranesville District Dead Run
Dogue Creek at Old Mill Road Dogue Creek at Old Mill Road The project will restore approximately 2,800 linear feet of stream channel. The existing channel is unstable as evidenced by raw stream banks and the widening stream channel. Mount Vernon District Dogue Creek
Dogue Creek Tributary at Greendale Golf Course Stream Restoration and Pond Dredge Dogue Creek Tributary at Greendale Golf Course Stream Restoration and Pond Dredge The Greendale Golf Course Stream Restoration and Pond Dredge Project is projected to begin construction in Fall 2025 and will restore 1,903 linear feet of stormwater streams and dredge a wet pond by Hole 7 back to its original capacity. Dogue Creek
Headwaters of Popes Head Creek at Brecon Ridge Subdivision Stream Restoration Project Headwaters of Popes Head Creek at Brecon Ridge Subdivision Stream Restoration Project The project will restore approximately 3,000 linear feet of Popes Head Creek, stabilize stormwater outfalls, and re-establish the stream valley floodplain connection and riparian corridor. Springfield District Popes Head Creek
Herndon Crossing 1724DP Pond Retrofit Herndon Crossing 1724DP Pond Retrofit Herndon Crossing, 1724DP, is a basin retrofit project located in the Dranesville Magisterial District and within the Sugarland Run watershed in the Town of Herndon. Dranesville District Sugarland Run
Holmes Run Tributary at Colfax Avenue Stream Restoration Holmes Run Tributary at Colfax Avenue Stream Restoration This project aims to restore a tributary to Holmes Run between Lacy Boulevard and Colfax Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia. Mason District Cameron Run
Holmes Run Tributary at Justice Park Holmes Run Tributary at Justice Park The project will restore approximately 1,000 linear feet of stream channel using natural channel design. Mason District Cameron Run
Kent Garden Neighborhood Stormwater Improvement Project Kent Garden Neighborhood Stormwater Improvement Project This neighborhood stormwater improvement project will evaluate the existing concrete channel that conveys the majority of flow in the neighborhood and will improve the capacity of the system thereby reducing localized flooding and addressing public safety Dranesville District Pimmit Run

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* 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. Watch a video about the map.

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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.

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Watershed Management Plans

Watershed ABC

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.

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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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After selecting or changing filter criteria, click Apply.

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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