The Northern Virginia Regional Commission, the Fairfax County Park Authority - Green Spring Gardens, the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District, and Arlington County are co-sponsoring an upcoming half-day workshop on designing, constructing, and maintaining small-scale residential rain gardens! This workshop is open to anyone who may be interested and is not limited to those living in the Northern Virginia region.

Residential Rain Gardens: Design, Construction and Maintenance
Saturday, March 27, 2010
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria, VA

Rain gardens, also known as bioretention areas, are attractive landscape features that allow rain water and snow melt to infiltrate into the ground. A mulch layer and plants intercept water running off streets, driveways, and rooftops, slowing its flow and removing pollutants before the water reaches local streams and the Potomac River, a drinking water supply for the region. The workshop includes an optional rain garden tour at the park.

Workshop fee is $20. Please call ahead to register at 703.642.5173, TTY 703.803.3354 [More about Rain Gardens...]

Between February and April local government managers are bringing their recommendations forward to the respective elected Boards and Councils. A list of budget presentation dates by jurisdiction has been posted. More local budget information coming soon [Local Budget Info...]

The Northern Virginia Regional Commission’s 2010 Legislative Platform identifies regional priorities adopted by the NVRC member commissioners on behalf of the over two million residents of Northern Virginia that they represent [View 2010 NVRC Legislative Platform...]

IB 10-07 provides information for the 2010 NOVA Semi-Annual Command Officers Training, April 12, 13 and 14 IB 10-07

IB 10-06 includes updated address and phone number for the National Medical Response Team (NMRT) IB 10-06

IB 10-05 includes important access information for responding units at Washington Dulles International Airport IB 10-05

The NOVA manual, Inland Water Rescue and Emergencies, has been released in final form. The manual may be accessed through the Procedural Manuals & Training Materials Page

Effective Sunday, January 31st, 2010, the Arlington County Fire Department (ACFD) will be distributing RIT Equipment to all front line Truck and Rescue Companies in Arlington County IB 10-02

On March 12, 2010, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will permanently place truck 338 out of service IB 10-04