Going 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.
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NatureFest 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.
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Plan on attending the Year of the Anacostia Candidates Forum for At-large and Council Chair Candidates Forum Thursday, May 31 starting at 5:30 pm.
This forum is the only one of its kind in the city: One focused on the Anacostia River corridor.
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The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) has a new, easier, quicker way to get a fishing license. The Get a Fishing License page has links to purchase a license as well as a short explanation of requirements for getting a license. So get a license and enjoy the Anacostia River! Here is a map that shows some popular fishing hotspots in DC and Maryland.
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The National Building Museum is currently running an exhibit titled "Eviction," which explores the causes and impacts of eviction across the country. The exhibit runs until May 19, 2018.
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The Anacostia Coordinating Council (ACC) joins the Washington, DC region in celebrating the Year of the Anacostia (YOTA) and is a member of the Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative (APACC). On April 24th, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place, SE, ACC will feature at its monthly meeting a presentation by Krista Schlyer, a conservation photographer and writer.
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DPW is celebrating Earth Month by reopening food waste drop-off’s throughout the city — though the Wards 7 and 8 sites do not open until June 2. And on Earth Day weekend (April 21-22), DPW is giving away kitchen caddies to the first 50 people at each open drop-off location to make food waste composting easier. Caddies will also be given free to the first 50 people at the June 2 farmers markets in Wards 7 and 8.
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Get yourself, your friends and family outside to celebrate the glorious weather forecast for this weekend in fashion: on a bike, riding the Anacostia trail from Anacostia Pool and Recreation Center! The bicycles and helmets are provided for FREE by LimeBike. Meet at the Rec Center at 10:00am this Saturday, April 14. The ride will be around 4-6 miles round trip.
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Saturday, April 28 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. As the DEA says, the Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. But when not disposed of properly, prescription and over-the-counter drugs are also bad for the environment. When the drugs enter streams and rivers, they contaminate our waterways and drinking water sources.
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The Department of Energy and Environment is inviting the public to a meeting about Anacostia River with a special presentation on the Anacostia River Sediment Project (ARSP). It will be held on April 24, 2018 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Department of Employment Services (DOES) Community Room #1 4058 Minnesota Avenue NE Washington, DC 20019. You can RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-meeting-on-the-anacostia-river-tickets-44689508523
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Looking for something fun to do to celebrate springtime? Why not head to the Anacostia River for one of these FREE events coming up -- it is the Year of the Anacostia, after all.
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Central to the work of the Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative is building the capacity of members and the community so that together, APACC and communities in the Anacostia River corridor can advance a shared community-driven agenda to improve the quality of live in Wards 7 and 8 and protects and restores natural resources. APACC posts resources and articles which can help you build your personal or organizational capacity. Here's this week's update.
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The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) is in charge of creating the "Federal elements" of DC's comprehensive plan. They have released the draft Parks & Open Space Element update for public comment through Monday, May 7, 2018. Many of the public spaces along the Anacostia River and in the neighborhoods of the Anacostia corridor are Federal lands. APACC's goal is to ensure that residents' voices are heard during decision-making moments like this - we encourage you to attend one of the open houses hosted by NCPC to learn more, ask questions and share your priorities.
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Older residents—age 65 and older—may not make up a large portion of residents in Wards 7 and 8 today, but their numbers are growing as baby boomers age. Some put the increase as high as 20% by 2030. The 2018 Healthy Aging Summit, in DC July 16 and 17, is an opportunity to learn ways to help keep older residents healthy and happy.
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oin the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative to celebrate the contributions of those who are making black history every day here in the community. Also, get updates on the work FSFSC is doing and how you can be a part of it. Featuring guest speakers, refreshments and more!
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Are you interested in testifying on the FYs 2017 or 2018 performance of the Housing Production Trust Fund or Department of Housing and Community Development? The oversight hearing date has changed.The new hearing date is Tuesday, March 6 from 2:00-6:00 pm.
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