A task force was established by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in June of 2023 to evaluate all options for Lake Accotink’s future.
The task force was led by former Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova, and included former Braddock District Supervisor John Cook, a Fairfax County Park Authority representative, and members of local community, environmental and nonprofit organizations. The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services provided support to the task force.
The task force reviewed previous studies and findings to ensure that all possible options had been considered, identified questions that should be addressed about a managed wetland or hybrid option, and ensured that effects to the environment, surrounding communities, recreational uses of the park, and financial obligations are considered.
The task force completed its work and submitted a findings report to the Board of Supervisors in December of 2023. The report found that it is financially feasible to dredge Lake Accotink and will cost less than had originally been estimated. The report also finds that there are options for dewatering and disposal sites. You can read the full report here:
We ask that you please download the sample letter on our web site and send it to your County Supervisor – you can find their email address here on our site too – and help us try to influence the County’s decision making on next steps.
Please contact us if you have ideas, suggestions or feedback.
Task Force on the Future of Lake Accotink county webpage
Lake Accotink Master Planning Process »
