Anacostia Watershed Society Blog

Legacies of Resilience: Black People, Nature, and Community On a chilly Fall evening, several AWS staff members and interested members of the public gathered on the grounds of the George…

Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring Launched on Anacostia River The Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS), in a collaborative effort with Xylem and Anacostia Riverkeeper, initiated real-time water quality monitoring along the main…

As conversations heat up and plans are made around the redevelopment of the RFK Stadium site, one critical voice has been conspicuously missing from the headlines: the Anacostia River. The…

Dear Friends, At the Anacostia Watershed Society, collaboration is more than a value—it’s a cornerstone of our mission. Whether through community-based groups, government agencies, or global initiatives, our partnerships are…

New River Terrace Tuffboom Will Keep Tons of Trash Out of The Anacostia River! We are proud to announce the installation of a newly designed trash boom at River Terrace…

Download PDF of this blog post Since its inception in 1989, the Anacostia Watershed Society has worked tirelessly to remove tons of trash from the Anacostia River with the help…

Our 2024 State of the River Report is here and there’s good news to celebrate! For the fourth time in seven years, water quality in the Anacostia River has received…

In 2024, the Anacostia Watershed Society celebrates our 35th year. It is a perfect moment to look back and take stock of where we’ve been, and look ahead to what…

The Anacostia River is home to a remarkable plant that plays a significant role in our ecosystem. This "east coast" native wild rice, known scientifically as Zizania aquatica, once thrived…

Anacostia Riverkeeper will host the first permitted swim event in the Anacostia River for the general public in over 50 years. This “Splash” event marks a significant milestone in the…