There's more to Alexandria's newest community waterfront space than meets the eye. Take a look at what's below and how the Pendleton Promenade structure protects our waterways.

On Saturday, October 18, AlexRenew celebrated the opening of the Pendleton Promenade in Alexandria with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Members of the public gathered alongside local government officials and AlexRenew staff to learn about the promenade and the diversion facility beneath it.

AlexRenew invites you to the opening of the new promenade at RiverRenew Plaza! Join us on October 18 as we celebrate this stunning riverfront community space that offers panoramic views of the Potomac River. Attendees can learn more about the new structures below the promenade that will help deliver a healthier Potomac River to our community.

With sold-out tours and family friendly STEM activities, AlexRenew's first Open House in more than a decade was a success.

AlexRenew received the George Burke Safety Award at this year’s WaterJAM, the Joint Annual Meeting of the Virginia Water Environment Association and the Virginia Section of the American Waterworks Association. The award is presented by the Water Environment Federation to a municipal or industrial wastewater facility that has established and maintained an active and effective safety program. According to the Water Environment Federation, the award was established in 1982 in honor of George W. Burke, Jr., for his many years of service to both the water environment field and WEF as staff manager of technical services.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 27, 2025 – The National Safety Council has announced its 16th class of Rising Stars of Safety, recognizing 41 safety professionals age 40 or younger committed to improving safety within their organization through impactful initiatives. The award is sponsored by Dow. AlexRenew's Safety and Security Manager Alex Rigby was named as one of the recipients of the award.

Earlier this year AlexRenew was awarded the Tunnel Achievement Award, presented by TBM: Tunnel Business Magazine in partnership with the Breakthroughs in Tunneling Short Course from the University of Denver, Colorado. The award celebrates projects that demonstrate innovation, teamwork, and positive community impact.

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce recognized AlexRenew’s Technical Trainer, Heather Kerr, as the 2025 Utility Employee of the Year, as part of the Community Champions Honors program that spotlights individual excellence across 10 industries in Alexandria. Kerr is recognized for developing a new, structured training approach for wastewater operators that combines hands-on experience with technical instruction to prepare them for the challenges of the future.

On Sunday, April 27, the City of Alexandria’s Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) and AlexRenew, Alexandria’s wastewater authority, presented the 2025 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award to William “Bill” Hendrickson. A longtime Del Ray resident, Hendrickson has been a champion of open space, sustainability, and smart development in Alexandria for over 30 years.

AlexRenew and Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission have extended the nominations deadline for the 2025 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award, which recognizes members of the community who are committed to preserving natural resources.

AlexRenew presents Moxie’s Magical Tunnel Tour, the newest story in its series of children’s books. Moxie’s Magical Tunnel Tour takes young readers on an adventure through AlexRenew’s Waterfront Tunnel, demonstrating how AlexRenew’s Tunnel Project will protect Alexandria’s waterways from pollution.