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★ #SaveCinderBedWoods! ★ Yet another trees-to-asphalt conversion project. This one would light up the forest like an auto mall! - Posted May 13, 2021 |
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Thanks to all the Friends of Accotink Creek who joined the International Coastal Cleanup along our 12 adopted stretches of Accotink Creek in 2021. Thanks to all their efforts, we together removed 142 bags of trash, 254 tires, and junk ranging from a lawn mower to an electric rental scooter.
- Posted Oct 10, 2021 |
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Another trees-to-asphalt conversion project averted! A small victory for the forest!
- Updated October 3, 2021 |
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 The proposed pipeline and dewatering area still threaten wooded habitats. Let your voice be heard.
- Updated August 18, 2021 |
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Join with neighbors get together to clean up dumping sites along Americana Drive in Annanadale.
- Posted August 18, 2021 |
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★Join the Wisteria Workday - Nov. 24, 2021!★ Yellow passionflowers and Purple passionflowers - be "passionate" about the imperiled Accotink Gorge. Our workdays to eliminate invasive wisteria threatening native flora make progress!
- Updated September 13, 2021 |
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Peaceful and natural lawncare provided with and irresistible cuteness factor.
- Posted July 23, 2021 |
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Many thanks to all the dedicated volunteers who turned out to clean up Accotink Creek during the annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup ! Read the results and see the photos here! Beat the Litterbugs!
- Posted May 2, 2021 |
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Follow the envronmental impact of this massive project affecting the Accotink Creek watershed!
- Updated July 4, 2021 |
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Volunteer Fairfax honors South Misson group for their work at our Lake Acotink invasive management site.
- Posted April 22, 2021 |
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Braddock District names Friends of Accotink Creek "Citizens of the Month".
- Posted April 3, 2021 |
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The Friends of Accotink Creek are honored by the Fairfax County Tree Commission.
- Posted March 18, 2021 |
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Major changes and major questions for land use planning in Fairfax County.
- Updated March 23, 2021 |
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★Contact your legislators now!★ Ask your Virginia senators and delegates to vote in defense of Accotink Creek! - Updated January 24, 2021 |
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After suffering for two full years, corrective belated action may now get underway.
- Updated March 1, 2021 |
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This tributary stream is the focus of a consolidated long term project to restore watershed health.
- Updated January 15, 2021 |
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♦ Winter Salt Management Toolkit now available!
Total Maximum Daily Load or Talk Much, Do Little? - Updated January 26, 2021 |
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Sediment pumped into the Daniels Run triburary of Accotink Creek in Fairfax City.
- Posted January 10, 2021 |
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Diesel fuel spill and sediment contamination on Accotink Creek in Fairfax City.
- Posted January 6, 2021 |
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Blake Lane Park passes one hurdle, now needs our help to achieve permanent protection.
- Updated January 6, 2021 |
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Our 2020 activities in a nutshell.
- Posted December 1, 2020 |
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Another plan to pave the woods in the name of supposed 'environmental' benefits.
- Updated September 1, 2020 |
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Neighbors get together to clean up dumping sites along Americana Drive in Annanadale.
- Posted November 15, 2020 |
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Trading green space for Greenbacks! A 'green' light in Fairfax City to bury an ancient perennial stream and build on top. - Updated July 16, 2020 |
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"Begin with the premise that the automobile must accommodate the earth, rather than vice versa."
- Updated August 3, 2020 |
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What is the future of Friends of Accotink Creek? Is it bright new sunrise or dimming sunset?
- Posted January 23, 2020 |
"The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now."
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