We at Anacostia Riverkeeper are always eager to share our work with our supporters. Explore relevant publications from us on water quality, trash policy, and other research to stay informed about the most pressing issues facing the Anacostia.
Key data and takeaways from community science water quality monitoring near popular recreation sites across the Anacostia Watershed, May-August 2026.
Need a catch-up on our 2025 achievements? Check out our annual report! Thank you to everyone who has supported us and allowed us to do this crucial work!
Key data and takeaways from citizen science water quality monitoring near popular recreation sites across District waterways from May – September 2025.
Summary report for the pilot Litter to Action (L2A) program which empowers groups and individuals to host data-centric DIY cleanups in their own neighborhoods. This model helps you care for your own backyard while collecting important data on the litter entering our watershed!
Summary report for water quality data collected at 15 sites across Prince George’s and Montgomery County tributaries in the Anacostia watershed between May and September 2025.
Summary report including data collection, analysis, and mitigation plan for illegal dumping in Prince George’s County.
Key data and takeaways from citizen science water quality monitoring near popular recreation sites across District waterways from May – September 2024.
We are thrilled to share our first ever annual report, covering our major achievements in 2024 and goals for 2025. As we reflect on the past year, we are inspired by the progress we have made together and energized for the work ahead.
Summary report for water quality data collected at 15 sites across Prince George’s and Montgomery County tributaries in the Anacostia watershed between May and September 2024.
In Spring 2024, we worked with a group of students from the George Washington University M.A. Program in Environmental Resource Policy to examine plastic bag pollution in the Anacostia River, evaluate the success of the District’s current 5-cent bag fee, and explore alternative policies.
Anacostia Riverkeeper’s first annual Trash Mitigation Report, covering data from our Clean Waterways cleanups and Bandalong® Litter Traps, the impact of legislation on types of trash found, and the future focuses of our trash mitigation efforts.
Key data and takeaways from citizen science water quality monitoring near popular recreation sites across District waterways from 2019-2023.
Summary report for water quality data collected at 10 sites across Prince George’s and Montgomery County tributaries in the Anacostia watershed between May and September 2023.
We worked with a group of graduate students at the George Washington University to research illegal tire dumping in DC. They evaluated multiple policy options to determine a suggestion to mitigate the issue.
Summary report for water quality data collected in tandem with project partners throughout all DC waters between May and September 2022.
Summary report for water quality data collected in select Prince George’s County tributaries to the Anacostia between May and September 2022.
Summary report for water quality data collected in select Montgomery County tributaries to the Anacostia between May and September 2022.
Marking three years of our DC Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring program, this report summarizes data from 2018-2021 with project partners throughout all DC waters.
Summary report for water quality data collected in select Montgomery County tributaries to the Anacostia between May and September 2021.
Summary report for water quality data collected in tandem with project partners throughout all DC waters between May and September 2020.
We worked with a group of graduate students at GW University to investigate plastic bottle policy options in the District to help reduce overall plastic waste throughout the city.
We conducted a study in 2019 to assess the presence of microplastics in the mainstem Anacostia. Learn more about our study and the danger of microplastics in this interactive Story Map.
