Friday Night Fishing 2022
Diamond Teague Pier 1520 First St. SE, Washington, DCJoin us Friday nights June 17 - August 26 from 5-8PM for Friday Night Fishing! All attendees need to fill out waiver linked in description.
What We Do
Anacostia Riverkeeper works to protect and restore the Anacostia River. We create opportunities for people to enjoy, learn about, connect with, and care for the river.
From water quality monitoring to advocacy work, we work constantly to ensure a swimmable and fishable Anacostia.
Restore
Through boots on the ground restoration work like trash cleanups, green infrastructure, and stormwater education, we hope to continue the Anacostia down the path to resurgence.
Our Boat Tour and Friday Night Fishing programs ensure that everyone has free and easy access to enjoy our shared river.
Our Work in 2021
2,970
people experienced the river on our educational boat tours.
650+
attendees at our free catch and release Friday Night Fishing program.
13,152
pounds of trash collected from the shoreline and river by our volunteers.
600+
recreational water quality samples taken by 60 volunteers.
2
river restoration projects installed throughout the watershed.
1,000+
ARK volunteers engaged throughout the watershed.
Get Involved
Notice a bad smell by the river? Is the water an unusual color? Report any potential water quality issues you notice!
Join us for a trash cleanup, water quality monitoring, and more. We offer ways to get involved with us and the Anacostia year round.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter and stay up to date on our programs, events, river news, and much more!
See what Riverkeeper events are coming up, sign up for a boat tour, or join a scheduled river cleanup.
Report the Pollution You Encounter
Oil Slick Sewage Leak Plastic Dump Odd Color Bad Smell
Alert DOEE/DEP
Your alert will go straight to DC DOEE/MD DEP for quick action.
Donate for a Clean River
Support Anacostia Riverkeeper's work to improve water quality for all.
Clean Water Counts
Contaminants enter the food chain and affect humans and wildlife alike.
Send Photos
When possible, include photos of what you see to help ARK and investigators build a clearer picture of what caused the pollution. Once we know where challenges are occurring, we can track their frequency and identify possible locations for concerted action.
Upcoming Events
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Anacostia River Explorers Public Tours – June @ Yards Marina
The Yards Marina 1492 4th Street SE, Washington, DCLearn about the Anacostia River’s history, wildlife, environmental threats it faces, and solutions helping it realize its full potential.
Friday Night Fishing 2022
Diamond Teague Pier 1520 First St. SE, Washington, DCJoin us Friday nights June 17 - August 26 from 5-8PM for Friday Night Fishing! All attendees need to fill out waiver linked in description.
Plastic Free July Cleanup at Kenilworth Park
Kenilworth Park Bandalong Litter Trap Deane Avenue Northeast, Washington, DCCelebrate Plastic Free July with ARK and help us stop trash from entering the river!After registering on Eventbrite, sign this waiver.It is easiest to use Waze or Google Maps and […]
Anacostia River Explorers Public Tours – July @ Yards Marina
The Yards Marina 1492 4th Street SE, Washington, DCLearn about the Anacostia River’s history, wildlife, environmental threats it faces, and solutions helping it realize its full potential.
