Location: Washington, DC

RiverSmart Homes Rebate Rain Barrel Training

Learn how to install a rain barrel! The District Department of Energy & Environment offers rebates on rain barrels to DC residents.

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Thank You for a Great Wild & Scenic Film Festival!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival! 598 of our friends and partners gathered to enjoy the festival this year.

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Q&A With Our Environmental Projects Intern

Welcome to our newest Environmental Projects Intern, Alex DuBuclet! Alex has always had a curiosity and excitement for nature and animals, and we’re excited for them to join us.

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DC Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring Training – Virtual

Become a Water Quality Monitoring Citizen Scientist and gain hands-on experience collecting data and water samples throughout the District!

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DC Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring Training – In-Person

Become a Water Quality Monitoring Citizen Scientist and gain hands-on experience collecting data and water samples throughout the District!

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Project Clean Stream Kick Off Event – Washington, DC Metro Area

Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s DC team for a trash cleanup of Oxon Cove Park to kick off this spring’s Project Clean Stream season!

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Explore the Films of the 2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival

This spring, the Film Festival will provide warmth, inspire action, and raise hope during a time of growth and rebirth. Learn more about the 12 incredible short films chosen for this year’s festival!

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Permeable Pavement Installer Course

Join Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and DC’s Department of Energy and the Environment for a permeable pavement installer course on Friday, March 1st.

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GSI Maintenance: Connecting with the Community

DC’s Department of Energy and Environment has partnered with The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to maintain over 350 public Green Stormwater Infrastructure practices otherwise known as Best Management Practices, or BMPs for short.

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Bringing Clean Water and Green Jobs to DC

The gardens in DC are dormant in January, but the landscape maintenance crews are not. Without weeds to pull or perennials to maintain, the crews can tackle larger maintenance tasks, and we can provide trainings.

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