Microbial Source Tracking in the Anacostia Watershed

Results from a DOEE study in seven catchments in southeast DC Anacostia Riverkeeper has worked on Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring, measuring levels of E. coli for the past five […]
Splash: Celebrating milestones towards a swimmable Anacostia

Did you know that kids used to splash around in the Anacostia River in the summer? Today, this urban waterway that runs through the heart of DC is perceived as […]
Data Management for Clean Waterways

This is a guest blog post from The Commons. Anacostia Riverkeeper is working with The Commons to create a unified, cloud-accessible database for our trash and other data. Learn more […]
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 […]