Tag: Anacostia River
Buzzard Point – What Can We Expect?
Buzzard Point, the area on the west side of the Anacostia River below the new Frederick Douglas South Capitol Street Bridge, is undergoing massive...
Our River: The Anacostia
When one asks about the recovery of the Anacostia River, “Who in DC is in charge?”, the answer comes back, “Tommy Wells”. That is...
Using Nature to Heal and Empower Communities Along Our River
There are a number of special people who are working to make t3he Anacostia River come alive as a place to learn about nature...
Anacostia Parks and Community Collaboration Throughout Anacostia
It is fascinating how people on both sides of the Anacostia River have resolved to work toward the restoration of the waters and adjacent...
With RiverSmart Homes You Can Help the Anacostia
We all know that part of the pollution in our river, the Anacostia, comes from runoff and overflow of storm water and that all...
Ward 8 Woods Conservancy
Getting a job can be tough if you don’t have a high school diploma, but it can be even tougher if you’ve been incarcerated...
Six Summer Walks Along Our River
As summer approaches, it is time to start thinking about all those special places to walk along the Anacostia and its tributaries, especially this...
Remaking Kingman and Heritage Islands
Many of you already know about Heritage and Kingman Islands, located in the Anacostia alongside and above the RFK Stadium and readily accessible to...
Lessons From Ward 8: Helping the Healing with Nature
There are some interesting developments in Ward 8 that will help in the restoration of the Anacostia River and other water bodies. But first...
Winter Walks Along Our River
If the level of COVID-19 and political anxieties make you feel like you need some quiet time, consider a relaxing walk along the Anacostia...