Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE)

This Arlington organization, a standby of the Washinton D.C. area environmental community for over thirty years, is sponsoring a Potomac River Watershed Cleanup site in the highly-visible (and hiker-trafficked) Chain Bridge section of the Potomac River. Not to take anything away from the other 300-plus cleanup site sponsors, but without a doubt, ACE is uniquely qualified for such a task. In its thirty year history (founded in 1978), a lot has changed (including its original affiliations). What hasn't changed is ACE's commitment to "local environmental issues including green living, litter, and invasive plants, with additional programs in the areas of watershed resources and schoolyard education" (source). Last month's annual meeting highlighted successful initiatives from past years that will be continued (e.g. the Green Living Challenge), as well as new projects like the Tree Canopy Fund. With its experienced leadership team, dedicated volunteer community, and active business/government partnerships, it's clear ACE intends to be a key environmental voice in the community for another thirty years.