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Save the Date!: AWS will open the doors of its headquarters at the George Washington House in Bladensburg, MD, for an open house on Thursday, September 18, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. Click here to learn more about the event and the resotration project recently completed on this 18th century landmark.
AWS Updates

Job Opening at AWS—AWS seeks to hire a new President in Fall 2008. Read the position description here.

Stop the ICC!—Why Maryland can do without this road.

Results from the 2008 Anacostia Port Towns Paddlesport Regatta—View the list of race and raffle winners!

AWS President Robert Boone Announces Retirement—Read the press release.

Spring/Summer 2008 Volunteer Events—Click here!

Paddle to the Bay 2008—Read about our kayak trip from the Anacostia River to the Cheapeake Bay!

Painting of 19th century George Washington House.

Join AWS on,,,

Thursday, September 18, 2008

...as we celebrate the restoration of
the George Washington House.

Click here for more information.

AWS IN THE NEWS

Paddles in the Potomac, History on the Shores
Paddle to the Bay 2007 is featured in the New York Times Travel section!

Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink
WAMU's Youth Radio spotlight water pollution in DC and problems associated with combined sewer overflow.

Leaders Get Close-Up View Of Years of Trash, Neglect
Washington Post article describing a visit to the Anacostia River by Sen. Ben Cardin.

Bad Birdie
WUSA Television's Sports Extra covers the problem of Giant Canada geese at Langston Golf Course in the District of Columbia.

more recent articles...

Other Topics

TMDLs
Info. on Maryland's trash
campaign.

CSX Coal Spill Info.— Updates & press releases.

Gorges of Prince George's The impact of stormwater on local landscapes.

AWS Underground Railroad Expedition—Trip summary from Oct. 2007.

 

 

Become An AWS Member
Your tax-deductible donation can go toward planting trees, providing river trips for disadvantaged students, or any other AWS events, programs or activities.

Become a member of the Anacostia Watershed Society.

Become An AWS Volunteer
We are always looking for dedicated short and long-term volunteers to assist us through various opportunities.

Become An AWS Intern
 We are always looking for graduates or students with an interest in conservation to provide program support. Gain interesting work experience in the great outdoors!

Take Action - Ban the Bags Campaign — Join DC Audubon's campaign to ban plastic bags in DC grocery & drug stores!

Can the Grease!
A new Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) campaign.

Water Quality Watch

About AWS Water Quality Monitoring

Stream Corridor Assessment (SCA) Survey

Developed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' Watershed Restoration Division, the SCA survey helps identify environmental problems and prioritize restoration opportunities for an entire watershed. [Read more]

An example of erosion along the Anacostia shoreline.
The effects of erosion within the Anacostia Watershed.

Sligo Creek SCA Problem Map

Google Maps version..
HTML version..

Northwest Branch Problem Map

Google Maps version..
HTML version..

Indian Creek Sediment Pollution
from Laurel Sand and Gravel Inc.

—Help AWS improve stormwater management in MD. Take action today!

 

Earn Community Service Hours Through Conservation!

The Anacostia Watershed Society is offering a meaningful opportunity to gain community service hours by volunteering in one of our several environmental restoration programs or projects.
Learn more.

Subscribe

Stay informed of the latest watershed issues by subscribing to our e-mail newsletter and events listing.

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Bladensburg Beach Party

On August 24, 2006, AWS staff held a beach party to draw attention to stormwater runoff along the Anacostia.

Buy a Book,
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Use the link to the right to visit Amazon.com and AWS will receive a portion of the cost of your purchase. What an easy way to donate without writing another check!

Thank you for your support!

  

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Give the Gift of a Tree

Now you can show your support for community greenscaping by giving the gift of a living tree. Each tree that you would like to have planted in someone's name is available with a $30 donation to Anacostia Watershed Society.

Simply fill out and mail this form, or call 301.699.6204. You can also donate online via the Network for Good.

Federal Employees
Donate through the Combined Federal Campaign ID #: 88425

United Way Campaign
Donate in your workplace by designating #8029

Maryland Charity Campaign
MCC #8430

Donate to AWS through Network For Good.

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