Tagged Stories: "Anacostia River"
University of Maryland receives federal grant to curb stormwater runoff into Chesapeake Bay
September 25, 2012Social marketing will boost engagement in two watershed communities.
Read storyRestoring streams in Washington, D.C.
May 31, 2012Restoring Watts Branch reduced pollution, brought back wildlife and gave the community a sense of pride.
Read storyCancun, Cocoa Beach and…Cheverly? Spending spring break cleaning up the Anacostia River
April 18, 2012More than 250 college students spend their spring break helping pick up trash.
Read storyAnacostia River receives failing grade on latest health report card
April 12, 2012Despite improvements in some key areas, the Anacostia River’s health is still in very poor condition.
Read storyWashington’s Anacostia River: A haven for birds?
October 28, 2011Did you know that more than 170 species of birds call the Anacostia River and its watershed their home?
Read storyLargest construction project since Metro will eliminate sewage, stormwater pollution
October 12, 2011A $2.6 billion project in Washington, D.C., will nearly eliminate combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to Anacostia, Potomac rivers.
Read storyGreening Up the Anacostia for Diamond
August 11, 2011Bay Program Acting Director Jim Edward helps clean up the Anacostia River with the Earth Conservation Corps.
Read storyFederal government pledges to revitalize Anacostia, Patapsco rivers through new partnership
June 24, 2011Federal agencies have joined together in a new initiative to revitalize the Anacostia and Patapsco rivers.
Read storyPhoto Tour: Anacostia Riverfront
January 20, 2011Features along the Anacostia are helping development reduce stormwater pollution
Read storyAnacostia River to go on trash diet
September 28, 2010A new "pollution diet" for trash in the impaired Anacostia River as directed by the federal Clean Water Act
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