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Let’s Get Composting DC!

March 10, 2023 | By Michael Bochynski
Food waste is a significant problem for the environment and for food access. Even though 40 percent of our food goes to waste, the problem of food insecurity is particularly pronounced in the District of Columbia where 13.2% of all households were food insecure from 2013 – 2015.
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Let's Get Composting in DC
Clean Water Action Black History Champion: Brenda Lee Richards

Black History Month Champion: Brenda Lee Richardson

February 6, 2023 | By LaTrice Harrison
"Being at Clean Water for almost a year has been one of the best working experiences I have ever had in my career. Bob Wendelgass, Clean Water’s President and CEO and Michael Bochynski, DC's State Director, have inspired me and supported me in ways I could have never imagined. I love my work as an eco-feminist in Washington, DC and it has been very rewarding as I work on climate change issues in disfavored communities for the Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative.”
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Minimizing Mosquito Exposure (without pesticides!)

May 2, 2021 | By Emily Ranson

Mosquito season is upon us yet again! There are some steps you can take to minimize your exposure to mosquitoes without relying on mosquito spray programs. While pesticide spray programs may seem like the best choice, they do pose health and environmental risks even when used as directed. Synthetic

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