Mitigating Tire Pollution in the Anacostia River

Mitigating Tire Pollution in the Anacostia River One major cause of pollution in the Anacostia River is litter. This can include plastic bags, bottles, and even waste tires. While small […]
Sackett v. EPA: Legal Challenges to the CWA

Sackett v. EPA: Legal Challenges to the CWA History of the Clean Water Act On June 22, 1969, a 30-minute fire on the surface of Cuyahoga River caused over $50,000 […]
Why monitor?

Why monitor? Our water quality programs at Anacostia Riverkeeper are built on community science, also known as citizen science. We recruit a diverse group of volunteers from all across the […]
PFAS: “Forever Chemicals” and the Anacostia Watershed

PFAS: “Forever Chemicals” and the Anacostia Watershed There is increasing chatter in the news regarding the growing concerns about “forever chemicals” found in our air, water, and even our food. […]
The Clean Water Act and the Anacostia River: Past, Present and Future

The Clean Water Act and the Anacostia River: Past, Present, and Future As the 50th Anniversary year of the Clean Water Act has come to a close, we want to […]
Policies for a #PlasticFree Anacostia

Trash is one of the most wide-spread pollutants effecting the Anacostia River, and the EPA has designated the river as “impaired by trash”, imposing a total maximum daily load (TMDL). […]