Focus Area History

A complete record of all conservation focus areas — past and present — tracked by the Arlington Conservation Council.

Southeast Arlington Wetland Protection

Monitoring wetland areas threatened by warehouse district expansion.

Feb 20, 2026

Active

Pollinator Habitat Mapping Project

Mapping pollinator-friendly habitat across Arlington parks and greenbelts.

Jan 15, 2026

Planning

Cooper Street Stormwater Runoff Study

Analyzing stormwater impacts from commercial development on Cooper Street.

Oct 1, 2025

In Review

Urban Forestry Canopy Requirements

Advocating for stronger tree canopy ordinances in new developments.

Aug 15, 2025 — Mar 1, 2026

Completed

Post Oak Savannah Preservation Plan

Protecting remaining Post Oak Savannah habitat in south Arlington.

Jun 1, 2025 — Feb 28, 2026

Completed

Arlington Parks Master Plan 2024 Review

Submitted conservation recommendations to the Parks Master Plan committee.

Feb 1, 2025 — Jul 20, 2025

Completed

Village Creek Water Quality Standards

Established baseline water quality metrics for Village Creek watershed.

Jan 10, 2025 — Jun 15, 2025

Completed

Randol Mill Park Native Planting Plan

Developed a native species planting guide for park restoration.

Nov 1, 2024 — Apr 10, 2025

Completed

City Hall Rain Garden Proposal

Proposed and designed bioretention gardens for City Hall grounds.

Oct 15, 2024 — Mar 1, 2025

Completed

Highway 360 Wildlife Corridor Assessment

Evaluated wildlife crossing needs along the Highway 360 expansion.

Sep 1, 2024 — Jan 20, 2025

Completed

Trinity River Tributary Water Testing

Quarterly water quality testing across four tributary sites.

Aug 10, 2024 — Dec 1, 2024

Completed

Monarch Butterfly Waystation Initiative

Established milkweed corridors at three city parks for monarch migration.

Jul 1, 2024 — Nov 15, 2024

Completed

Southwest Arlington Zoning Green Space Review

Reviewed proposed zoning changes affecting green space in SW Arlington.

Jun 12, 2024 — Oct 5, 2024

Completed

River Legacy Park Trail Erosion Audit

Surveyed trail erosion impacts on native habitat corridors.

May 1, 2024 — Sep 10, 2024

Completed

Johnson Creek Riparian Buffer Study

Assessed buffer zones along Johnson Creek to protect water quality.

Mar 15, 2024 — Aug 20, 2024

Completed