Nonprofits launch dashboard to monitor DC river health WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — There’s a new dashboard where you can check the water quality for our local rivers. While you can’t swim
Testimony Regarding the RFK Stadium Redevelopment Project In April, when Mayor Bowser and the Josh Harris ownership group announced they had reached an agreement to bring the Washington Commanders back
Anacostia Riverkeeper congratulates DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Josh Harris ownership group for reaching an agreement to bring the Washington Commanders back to DC at the RFK stadium site.
Eleven councilmembers introduce bill requiring deposits on beverage containers, proven to drastically reduce litter in streets, parks and rivers. Read the press release from Councilmember Brianne Nadeau below. WASHINGTON, D.C.—
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today sued the United States for its deliberate and ongoing pollution of the Anacostia River, the District of Columbia’s most vital natural resource. For over
As a member of Waterkeeper Alliance, we wanted to share the group’s priorities and commitment to clean water access by removing PFAS and other toxics from waterways, strengthening water infrastructure, combatting
Early on summer mornings, while mist lingers on the river and great egrets pick their way along the shore, the Anacostia’s beauty rests easy. While the air is still cool,
Anacostia Riverkeeper is honored to announce that we are partnering with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) on a $1 million project funded by NOAA to remove derelict vessels,
Anacostia Riverkeeper is honored to announce that Tommy Wells, a dedicated advocate for environmental conservation and community engagement, has joined our board. With his wealth of experience and demonstrated commitment
On a frigid Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Southeast Washington, around 100 volunteers gathered in Pope Branch Park just off Interstate 295 and the Anacostia River. Trash grabbers in
Tuesday was a wet one, with 2.24 inches of rain falling in the District — the highest single-day rainfall total in the past year. It was also the biggest test
Recommended meal limits issued based on testing results as part of Maryland’s comprehensive response to PFAS risks; testing shows blue crabs and oysters do not appear to be affected, vast
If you’ve been following local Washington, D.C., news over the last six months, you may have heard about the Anacostia River Splash event that was canceled due to inclement weather. Given the legacy
On September 23, 2023, nine cars of a CSX train came off the tracks and spilled millions of tiny plastic pellets in Hyattsville, Maryland in a location that is a
Anacostia Riverkeeper (ARK) celebrates Attorney General Schwalb, his staff, and colleagues in the District Department of Energy and Environment(DOEE) on the $57 million settlement with Pepco and Exelon for toxic
September 4, 2023 | Elizabeth O’Gorek | HillRag Read the article! Photo: E. O’Gorek | Art: Jay Yen for CCN Growing up in Hillbrook in the 1950s and 60s, Dennis
When the Clean Water Act passed in 1972, water quality monitoring became a top priority for waterways across the country. But you might be surprised to know that over 70% of our
Check out the below article from WTOP on our proposed bottle bill to help fight plastic pollution in the Anacostia River and elsewhere in D.C. We are part of the
