APACC and its diverse membership share a common vision of a thriving, diverse, and sustainable community which actively accepts and takes ownership of the challenges and opportunities along the Anacostia River Corridor. If you love interacting on social networks and dig sustainability and the local policy and political scene, then this role is ideal for you.
Read MoreLearn the ins and outs of grant writing with a focus on DOEE’s Community Stormwater Solutions Grant program in the free workshops starting September 2018.
Read MoreAPACC is joining members Ward 7 Business Partnership and Washington Parks & People at the annual Ward 7 Day celebration Saturday, September 8 from Noon to 6:00 pm. This year, the event takes place at Marvin Gaye Park (5200 Foote St, NE).
Read MoreSave the date for the most important birthday bash of the year: Anacostia Park is 100! Celebrate August 31 and September 1.
Read MoreThe whole family can learn to fish for free and tour the Department of Energy and Environment's Aquatic Resources Education Center at Anacostia Family Fishing Days Saturday, August 18 and Saturday, September 16.
Read MoreAttend the Washington Nationals home game against the Miami Marlins Sunday, August 19 at 1:35 pm for free thanks to the Anacostia Coordinating Council (ACC).
Read MoreAre ferries a viable option for commuters? The Northern Virginia Regional Commission thinks so. Years ago they proposed the Potomac Commuter Fast Ferry as a potential solution to road congestion, a challenged public transportation system, and emerging commercial markets. But their benefit to DC, and particularly Wards 7 and 8, is a big unknown.
Read MoreSo far in 2018, Anacostia Riverkeeper's Clean Waterways volunteers have removed "8,994 pounds of trash from the Anacostia River and shoreline" including 71 pounds of styrofoam. APACC member Restore Shepherd Parkway explains more about the styrofoam trash problem and why it's so bad in Nathan Harrington's Foam Ban Blues in Ward 8, republished here.
Read MoreScott Kratz believes that something can be done to protect and preserve communities and enable them to thrive, flat-out rejecting "talk that we should not invest in neighborhoods of need and continue decades of disinvestment."
Read MoreLearn all about Watts Branch Stream on this two mile walk guided by APACC member Washington Parks & People. To get you started, take a look at Watts Branch Stream Restoration, a blog by environmentalist Josh Burch.
Read MoreConstruction projects on bridges near Anacostia Park will affect the way you access the park via driving, walking or mass transit so the National Park Service is providing details about how to access the community treasure.
Read MoreCongresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton congratulates DC Water on newest tunnel boring machine and continued efforts to clean the Anacostia River and read all about the project in a social media summary.
Read MoreThe Anacostia River Sediment Project (ARSP) is serious business.
ARSP is a major element in the DC government’s effort to transform the degraded, contaminated river to its previous swimmable and fishable state. The District’s goal is especially ambitious because it only controls a small portion of the Anacostia River Watershed—the rest is in Prince George's and Montgomery counties in Maryland. Tools like the ARSP can help engage stakeholders and marshall resources better than day-to-day efforts.
Read MoreGoing fast are the tickets for the ACC annual boat ride on the Spirit of Washington, the annual tour of the Anacostia River and top-notch networking event.
Read MoreNatureFest Ward 7 Family Day is a must-attend event for Ward 7 families Saturday, June 16 from 1:00-3:00 pm. Families will enjoy games, activities, food, and more.
Read MoreOne of the ways APACC helps members build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
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