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
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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 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? 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 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 As the 50th Anniversary year of the Clean Water Act has come to a close, we want to
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).
Plastic Free July Webinar Trash Talk! As part of “Plastic Free July”, Anacostia Riverkeeper hosted a webinar on the challenges related to waste reduction in Washington, DC with a specific
A summary of the Clean Water Act as we celebrate 50 years! By: Christine Burns The Clean Water Act is likely to be in the news throughout 2022, because this
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