Introduction
Established in 1970 by the Alexandria City Council under Chapter 4, Article M, of the City Code, the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) advises and makes recommendations to the City Council and, where appropriate, to the Planning Commission and City Manager, on matters relating to the following:
- Clean air
- Land use
- Noise pollution and abatement
- Pesticides, herbicides and contaminants
- Solid waste
- Water quality and supply
- Other matters referred to the EPC by the City and citizens
- Other topics relating to the conservation and protection of Alexandria's environment
The EPC currently consists of 13 members, including from the field of environmental sciences, urban planning, the business community, citizen-at-large members, and a member with experience in Federal or state environmental statues, regulations, and procedures. The Commission is supported by the City of Alexandria Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES), Office of Environmental Quality.
Find out more about City Commissions and vacancies.
What's New?
Environmental Action Plan 2040
The updated Environmental
Action Plan 2040 (EAP), adopted in July 2019,
is the City's comprehensive blueprint for creating
a thriving, sustainable community. The City and the Environmental Policy
Commission (EPC) collaborated to develop and
establish a refreshed, informed, and responsive framework for environmental
decision-making going forward.
- News Release: Alexandria City Council Adopts Environmental Action Plan 2040 and Green Building Policy
- Environmental Action Plan (EAP) 2040
- Environmental Policy Commission Letter of Support
Visit the Eco-City Alexandria page to learn more about environmental actions in the City.
Environmental Policy Commission Members
HUMZA ARSHAD, Alexandria Business Community
EAP 2040 Focus Area: Climate Change and Energy
Current Term: June 2019 – June 2021
Contact: humza@ipsunsolar.com
CRAIG BERRY, Field of Urban Planning
EAP 2040 Focus Area: Solid Waste and Water Resources
Current Term:
November 2018 – November 2020
Contact:
berrycra@gmail.com
ELDON BOES, Citizen
EAP 2040 Focus Area:
Transportation
Current Term: June
2019 – June 2021
Contact:
boes509@comcast.net
EDITH CECCHINI, Citizen Member
EAP 2040 Focus Area: Solid Waste and Water Resources
Current Term: October 2019 - October 2021
Contact: edith.cecchini@gmail.com
KATHIE HOEKSTRA, Field of Environmental Science
EAP 2040 Focus Area: Climate Change and Energy
Current Term: November 2019 - November 2021
Contact: 391deltacharlie@gmail.com
JAMES HOOK, Field of Environmental
Science
EAP 2040 Focus Area:
Solid Waste and Water Resources
Current Term:
January 2019 – January 2021
Contact:
jchook3@gmail.com
PRAVEEN KATHPAL, Commission Chair, Field of Environmental
Science
EAP 2040 Focus Area: Implementation, Education, Outreach
and Environmental Health
Current Term:
December 2018 – December 2020
Contact:
praveen@kathpal.com
MICHAEL KULAS, Commission Secretary, Citizen
EAP 2040 Focus Area:
Green Building and Land Use/Open Space
Current Term:
November 2018 – November 2020
Contact:
kulas.mike@gmail.com
BRENDAN OWENS, Vice-Chair, Environmental Laws and
Regulation
EAP 2040 Focus Area:
Green Building and Land Use/Open Space
Current Term:
October 2018 – October 2020
Contact:
bowens@usgbc.org
MARTA SCHANTZ, Field of Environmental Sciences
EAP 2040 Focus Area: Green Buildings and Land Use/Open Space
Current Term: September 2019 – September 2021
Contact:
martalynne14@gmail.com
CAROLYN SCHROEDER, Field of Environmental Science
EAP 2040 Focus Area:
Transportation
Current Term: May
2018 – May 2020
Contact:
peecefrog@gmail.com
REID SHERMAN, Citizen
EAP 2040 Focus Area:
Climate Change and Energy
Current Term:
February 2019 – February 2021
Contact: reid.a.sherman@gmail.com
FY2020 Meetings and Work Sessions
FY2020 EPC Calendar (July 2019 - June 2020)
December 16, 2019 Meeting
- Encroachment Mitigation
- Existing Conditions
- Mitigation Chart
- RPA Exception
- Sept. 5
- WQIA
- Selected Sheets
- UDR Newport
November 18, 2019 Meeting
Meeting Minutes October 21, 2019
EAP 2040 Implementation Work Plan
Resource Protection Area (RPA) Exception Request
Presentation: Standing for Tomorrow
Presentation: DASH Electric Bus Program Update
Presentation: Alexandria Transit Vision Plan Update
October 21, 2019 Meeting
Presentation: WasteSmart Plan
RPA Map (Final)
Article XIII Environmental Management (Alexandria Zoning) (12/7/18)
Meeting Minutes (draft 9/30/19)
September 30, 2019 Meeting
Presentation: Stormwater Management Strategies
Alexandria Energy Awareness Month Proclamation
Alexandria Climate Emergency Resolution (draft)
EPC Budget Recommendation Letter
September 21, 2019 Retreat Meeting
Presentations:
- Solid Waste
- Water Resources
- Green Building
- Land Use/Open Space
- Transportation
- Energy
- Outreach
- Combined File All Presentations
September 9, 2019 Work Session
EPC Annual Attendance Report FY 2019
FY2019 Meetings and Work Sessions
Please visit the FY2019 Meetings and Work Sessions page to review all Environmental Policy Commission meeting materials.
FY2018 Meetings and Work Sessions
Please visit the FY2018 Meetings and Work Sessions page to review all Environmental Policy Commission meeting materials.
FY2017 Meetings and Work Sessions
Please visit the FY2017 Meetings and Work Sessions page to review all Environmental Policy Commission meeting materials.
Regular Meeting or Work Session Materials prior to FY2017 available on request.
Annual Reports
Visit the Environmental Policy Commission Annual Report page to see reports on EPC activities, yearly highlights and leadership.
Additional Information
Visit the EPC Additional Information page to review Eco-City Progress Reports & Key Environmental Indicators, EPC Letters & Memos along with other additional documents.
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Contact Us
For more information, please contact:
Koah Tran, Environmental Program Manager
Transportation & Environmental Services, Office of Environmental Quality
703.746.4065