The Northern Virginia Conservation Council Papers, 1967-1970

Access and use

Location of collection:
Fairfax County Public Library
Fairfax County Public Library
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Virginia Room
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030-2514
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Chris Barbuschak
Phone: (703) 293-2142
Phone: (703) 293-6227 ext. 6 (Virginia Room)
Fax: (703) 293-2155

Summary

Extent:
.25 linear feet
Creator:
Netherton, Ross DeWitt (1918-2010)
Abstract:
The Northern Virginia Conservation Council Papers consists of .25 linear feet and spans the years 1967-1970 and contains meeting minutes, by-laws, bulletins, newsletters, a newspaper clipping, brochure, maps, officer lists, a draft of the Potomac Basin Compact, appeals to members, summaries and recommendations covering environmental issues, projects, specific legislation, conferences, forums and workshops.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Northern Virginia Conservation Council Papers consists of .25 linear feet and spans the years 1967-1970 and contains meeting minutes, by-laws, bulletins, newsletters, a newspaper clipping, brochure, maps, officer lists, a draft of the Potomac Basin Compact, appeals to members, summaries and recommendations covering environmental issues, projects, specific legislation, conferences, forums and workshops. Major topics include planning and development, parks and recreation, waste management, preservation of scenic, historic and environmentally unique areas.

Biographical / historical:

The Northern Virginia Conservation Council (NVCC) formed in 1965 with the purpose of preserving open spaces and parkland from the ever expanding development of suburbia in Northern Virginia. The group’s chief objective emphasized in their bylaws was to “inform Northern Virginia citizens of the need for acquisition, preservation and wide use of parks, historic resources and open spaces.” NVCC’s first president was William H. Moss, former chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The organization had a 20-member elected board of directors and filed several lawsuits to preserve public open space including the Alexandria waterfront in the 1970s.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Ross D. Netherton, former officer of the Northern Virginia Conservation Council