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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
Accotink Creek Tributary at Carrleigh Parkway Accotink Creek Tributary at Carrleigh Parkway The project will restore approximately 2,400 linear feet of unstable stream channel to minimize erosion and sediment loss, protect public infrastructure, and enhance site ecology. Braddock District Accotink Creek
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
Colvin Run Phase II at Lake Fairfax Park Stream Restoration Colvin Run Phase II at Lake Fairfax Park Stream Restoration This project will restore about 4,454 feet of stream channels in Lake Fairfax Park using a large amount of woody debris in floodplains, reconnecting the stream to its floodplain where possible, and employing multiple unique engineered grade control struc Hunter Mill District Difficult 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
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
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
Kings Manor Neighborhood Stormwater Improvements Kings Manor Neighborhood Stormwater Improvements The proposed flood improvement project is in the Dead Run watershed within the Kings Manor neighborhood. During recent major rainfall events the existing stormwater conveyance system was overwhelmed and many homes experienced structural flooding. Dranesville District Dead Run
Little Pimmit Run Tributary at Woodland Terrace Stream Restoration Little Pimmit Run Tributary at Woodland Terrace Stream Restoration The project will restore up to approximately 1,000 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Little Pimmit Run between Forest Lane and North Albemarle Street in McLean. The drainage system at Chesterbrook Road and North Albemarle Street has a history of drai 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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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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