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Fall Friend-Raiser
Annual Campaign and Anacostia River Hero Awards in October
Celebrate the River. Strengthen Connections.
Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for an inspiring evening celebrating our River Heroes and the growing community dedicated to restoring and protecting the Anacostia River.
On Thursday, October 9 at 6:00 pm, we'll gather to honor progress, strengthen connections, and raise vital support for a cleaner, healthier watershed.
This exclusive event brings together friends, partners, and supporters who share a passion and commitment to our mission. As we mark another year of progress, we'll honor the River Heroes - individuals making a real impact in our watershed - and highlight the collective power of our community.
Join us to:
- Celebrate recent milestones
- Connect with fellow river advocates and partners
- Raise critical funds to advance our mission for a restored Anacostia River and watershed.
Together, we're working towards a cleaner and healthier Anacostia for all who live here today and for generations to come.
Tickets are available to be purchased at the door.
Are you a corporate group seeking to sponsor the Fall Friend-Raiser? Please click here for our sponsorship package, and contact Kaila Cantens at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 301-699-6204 x111 The deadline to become a sponsor and be recognized on our event program is Monday, October 6, 2025.
Honoring River Heroes
Our signature event honors local River Heroes who work every day in their communities toward our shared goal of a swimmable and fishable Anacostia River for all to enjoy. These inspiring individuals were nominated by their friends, colleagues, and neighbors for putting forth extraordinary effort to protect and restore the Anacostia River.
The River Hero categories are:
- Anacostia River Next Generation Hero: Awarded to a high school or college student who promotes awareness of river restoration and inspires action to protect the Anacostia River.
- Anacostia River Civic Spirit Hero: Awarded to a community member who volunteers their time to improve the health of their local community and streams.
- Anacostia River Educator of the Year: Awarded to an educator working in DC or Maryland who is committed to engaging their students in meaningful outdoor learning and creating future environmental stewards.
We Are Grateful to the Individual Sponsors Helping to Support our Work!
River Guardians
Mr. Stephen McConnell and Dr. Shirley Fiske
Benefactors
Nelson S. Talbott Foundation
Environmental Quality Resources
Partners
Toler Financial Group, LLC
Kathryn Powers
Hosts
R. Thomas Amis
John and Rosemary Lyon
Elissa Feldman and Joseph Tarantolo
Casey Trees
The Aman Memorial Trust
Robert and Alaine Duncan
Melissa Ho
Neil Lang
Kathleen Linehan
Danielle Baussan
Adrienne and Jim Connolly
Edwina McKechnie
Jack Hedgeman
Kathryn Petrillo-Smith
Patrons
Donna An
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