A Toxic Free Anacostia

While flowing through the heart of our nation's capitol, the Anacostia is overburdened and choked with toxic chemicals from dumping and pollution.

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Map of the Anacostia River in Washington DC and Maryland

Restore the Anacostia River!

Polluted and neglected for decades, the Anacostia River is undergoing a renaissance thanks to years of community advocacy. Local governments have made strides fixing all the major pollution sources: bacteria, polluted stormwater runoff, trash, and toxics. But the hardest work is still ahead of us.
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Publications

Chesapeake Currents | Fall 2022

In This Issue: Maryland: Advocating for Virtual Access | Maryland: Supporting Compost | Maryland: Legislative Updates | District of Columbia: Citizens’ Poplar Point Working Group | Virginia: 2022 Virginia Endorsements

Chesapeake Currents | Summer 2021

In This Issue: Connecting with Government | How Can Your Food Waste Change the Climate | Maryland Legislative Recap | The Pollinator Protection Act, Five Years On | Basement Sewer Win | Solar Siting | Frederick City Superfund | Virginia Legislative Recap | Environmental Justice in Anacostia

Chesapeake Currents | Fall 2020

In This Issue: Elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris | Be a Clean Water Voter | Clean Water's Canvass at Work | Endorsements in Virginia | How to Vote | Helping People with Sewage Backups in Baltimore | DC Update | Protecting Virginians from PFAS | Protecting Workers in Maryland | Maryland Legislative Updates
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