Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS)

Looking downriver on the Anacostia from Bladensburg Waterfront Park

The question begs to be asked: in 1989, did the founding members of the Anacocostia Watershed Society have any idea what they were getting themselves into? Back then, the Anacostia River was an embarrassment to this proud city - a flowing pile of trash and environmental neglect.

Fast-forward to the year 2000.

Interest spikes as D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams announces the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative. Thanks to its years of dedication and hard work, AWS is uniquely positioned at the time as the undisputed local non-profit environmental leader. Currently, offering education (Watershed Explorers), public outreach (Stormdrain Stenciling), recreation (Paddling Clinics), and river cleanup events (just to name a few), the AWS has transformed into a multi-faceted environmental force of nature! "Forgotten" river? The AWS does not forget...

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