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New data confirms that the Anacostia River is getting cleaner
December 1, 2023Improvements seen in two major water quality measurements
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Anacostia River successes serve as backdrop for annual Executive Council meeting
October 20, 2023Maryland Governor Wes Moore elected 2024 chair
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As an Anacostia tributary is restored, D.C. residents reap the benefits
July 8, 2021The transformation of Marvin Gaye Park is linked to that of Watts Branch
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Cities across the region looked for wildlife. Here's what they found.
May 13, 2021The City Nature Challenge uses community science to highlight urban species.
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Researchers give mussels new power
March 26, 2020Transplanted mussels suggest more reintroduction efforts are possible in the Anacostia
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Annual Anacostia report card finds river not immune to record rainfall
June 14, 2019Despite falling to an F grade, experts remain optimistic
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On a stream and a prayer
April 4, 2019Pope Branch has benefited from restoration and caring residents
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The Forgotten River's forgotten people
November 20, 2018From its original inhabitants to the community today, artwork celebrates the people who live along the banks of the Anacostia
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Dishing on fish consumption
October 18, 20182018 Festival del Rio Anacostia provides a taste of safe prep for local fish
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A community telling its own story
September 28, 2018“Anacostia Unmapped 2.0” helps change the narrative around a southeast D.C. neighborhood
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