Take a Public Stand
Attend and speak at public meetings
Public Comment Opportunities
County Board Meetings - Two minutes for each speaker at the beginning of each meeting. Get more information and sign-up here.
Forestry and Natural Resources Commission (FNRC)- Citizens appointed to provide advice to Board on these subjects. Two minutes for each speaker at the beginning of each meeting. Get more information and sign-up here.
Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) - Citizens appointed to provide advice to Board on parks including natural resources. Two minutes for each speaker at the beginning of each meeting. Get more information and sign-up here.
Climate Change, Energy and Environment Commission (C2E2) - Citizens appointed by the Board to advise and assist in meeting Arlington’s commitment to climate action on energy planning & technology, climate threats, environmental justice, environmental health, and the sustainability of the natural environment. Two minutes for each speaker at the beginning of each meeting. Get more information and sign-up here.
Natural Resources Joint Advisory Group (NRJAG)- Oversees master planning for forest and natural resources with representatives from the FNRC, PRC, and C2E2. Two minutes for each speaker at the beginning of each meeting. Get more information and sign-up here.
State of Virginia
Public Comments on Proposed Legislation - our representatives for Arlington listed - committees regulating trees
Public Comments on Proposed Regulations - Forestry and other frequently referenced departments
Speak at public hearings held by Chesapeake Bay, state government offices, environmental and industry groups
Other Agencies and Organizations
Contact Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Regional Government Entities