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
Pollinator Habitat Mapping Project
Mapping pollinator-friendly habitat across Arlington parks and greenbelts.
Jan 15, 2026
Cooper Street Stormwater Runoff Study
Analyzing stormwater impacts from commercial development on Cooper Street.
Oct 1, 2025
Urban Forestry Canopy Requirements
Advocating for stronger tree canopy ordinances in new developments.
Aug 15, 2025 — Mar 1, 2026
Post Oak Savannah Preservation Plan
Protecting remaining Post Oak Savannah habitat in south Arlington.
Jun 1, 2025 — Feb 28, 2026
Arlington Parks Master Plan 2024 Review
Submitted conservation recommendations to the Parks Master Plan committee.
Feb 1, 2025 — Jul 20, 2025
Village Creek Water Quality Standards
Established baseline water quality metrics for Village Creek watershed.
Jan 10, 2025 — Jun 15, 2025
Randol Mill Park Native Planting Plan
Developed a native species planting guide for park restoration.
Nov 1, 2024 — Apr 10, 2025
City Hall Rain Garden Proposal
Proposed and designed bioretention gardens for City Hall grounds.
Oct 15, 2024 — Mar 1, 2025
Highway 360 Wildlife Corridor Assessment
Evaluated wildlife crossing needs along the Highway 360 expansion.
Sep 1, 2024 — Jan 20, 2025
Trinity River Tributary Water Testing
Quarterly water quality testing across four tributary sites.
Aug 10, 2024 — Dec 1, 2024
Monarch Butterfly Waystation Initiative
Established milkweed corridors at three city parks for monarch migration.
Jul 1, 2024 — Nov 15, 2024
Southwest Arlington Zoning Green Space Review
Reviewed proposed zoning changes affecting green space in SW Arlington.
Jun 12, 2024 — Oct 5, 2024
River Legacy Park Trail Erosion Audit
Surveyed trail erosion impacts on native habitat corridors.
May 1, 2024 — Sep 10, 2024
Johnson Creek Riparian Buffer Study
Assessed buffer zones along Johnson Creek to protect water quality.
Mar 15, 2024 — Aug 20, 2024