Celebrating Our Volunteers: Join the Conservation Volunteers 2022-23

In December 2021, ANS revamped its Conservation Research and Advocacy Volunteer Program to consistently engage members and volunteers in the work of our Conservation Department. Conservation advocates in DC, Maryland, and Virginia host bi-monthly meetings with volunteers paired with a training or workshop to enhance their skills and ability to… Continue reading

TAKE ACTION: Say NO to Wetlands and Stream Destruction for Highway Construction!

Update 9/29/22: NOTE: The public comment period has been extended to October 28, 2022. Click here to read and download a copy of Stormwater Partners Network (SWPN), Maryland Advocates for Sustainable Transportation (MAST) and Other Environmental Groups JPA comments. Along with many partners, ANS has continued to fight the wrong-headed decision… Continue reading

TAKE ACTION On Montgomery County’s Forest Conservation Bill 25-22 TODAY!

10/17/22 Update: Council cancels T&E worksession on Bill 25-22. Montgomery County council has decided to push the review of Forest Conservation Bill 25-22 to the next Council. ANS and the Montgomery County Forest Coalition is disappointed to not have stronger protections for our forest ecosystem as soon as possible. We… Continue reading

Cinder Bed Road Bikeway Project: Why We Oppose Segment 6

Blog updated: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 The big picture Given the worsening climate crisis, we must take every action we can to reduce carbon emissions, capture carbon emissions, and plan development in urban areas with an eye toward both climate resiliency and sustainability. At Nature Forward, those approaches, along with… Continue reading

Speak up for bold action with Resilient Fairfax!

Fairfax County staff have been developing the Resilient Fairfax Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan to help Fairfax County become more resilient to changing conditions and climate change-related hazards such as extreme heat, severe storms, and flooding. The draft plan is now available for review and public comment through Wednesday, June… Continue reading

Tell Fairfax County that Route 1 must be safer to walk and bike!

May 2022: Route 1 in Fairfax County during rush hour (Photo courtesy of Renee Grebe) Take the survey before Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Before the comment period ends on May 31, we’re looking to get as many people as possible to complete Fairfax County Department of Transportation’s (FCDOT) Route 1… Continue reading

Write to the Public Service Commission to Support Electrification Investments in the District

TAKE ACTION: Tell DC to Electrify Everything Right Away! Read the Sierra Club’s Rewiring America DC Electrification Study to learn more.   The study shows electrification is technically and economically feasible in DC and will enhance protection of both consumers and the environment.  Electrification will help DC meaningfully reduce Greenhouse… Continue reading

ANS testifies on FY23 DC Environment Budget

On April 12th, ANS submitted testimony on Washington, DC’s FY23 budget for the Department of Energy and Environment. We focused on the following key issues:  Enact the Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) faster   Transition to Cleaner Source of Building Fuel  Continued funding for Solar for All Program  Funding and support… Continue reading

¡Dígale a la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Fairfax que los parques le importan!

A summertime walk in Huntley Meadows. Photo by Serenella Linares.

View this blog post in English! Nuestros supervisores necesitan escuchar a todos los que usan los parques antes de que comiencen las audiencias sobre el presupuestos el 12 de abril. ¡Haga oír su voz ahora! Por qué se necesita urgentemente su voz: La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Fairfax… Continue reading

Tell Fairfax County Board of Supervisors that parks matter to you!

¡Vea esta publicación de blog en español! 4/11/22 UPDATE: Our advocacy is getting noticed – please add your voice if you haven’t already! Sign this petition! Advocates from various park friends’ groups will present this information at the public budget hearing on Thursday 4/14. We want to get at least… Continue reading