Join the DC Environmental Network and over 26 local, regional, and national environment and community focused organizations for a special series of virtual climate crisis conversations to help all of us meaningfully mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis.
The National Fish and Wildlife Federation has commissioned an assessment to establish a baseline understanding of the projects and opportunities that will make the greatest impact on pollution reduction and water quality improvement. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey to help capacity-building organizations like the Alliance and the Coalition, and the funders within the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network who support our work, to know where the needs and opportunities are to advance restoration work. Individuals who complete the survey are eligible to win one of three prizes.
Read MoreThe effects of climate change are becoming more pronounced, including record temperatures, storms, flooding, and more. Join us for our panel discussion on climate change, equity, flooding, and more Friday, November 19.
Read MoreVaccination rates in the District are higher than the national average. However, a significant number of residents remain unvaccinated in Wards 7 and 8. Only 36% and 31% of Ward 7 and Ward 8 residents over the age of 12 are fully vaccinated, respectively. Black residents in, particularly those living in Wards 7 and 8 are understandably skeptical about the vaccine.
Read MoreThe effects of climate change need to be addressed in a dedicated manner and cannot be solved by any one agency, a single discipline or any one sector of the economy. To help us tackle these issues, we invited a group of experts to discuss the District’s response to rising heat sensitivity and flooding east of the Anacostia River.
Read MoreJoin us Saturday, October 30 for our final fall Late Skate celebration at Anacostia Skating Pavilion! Visitors are required to follow strict COVID-19 safety guidelines including mask requirements.
Read MoreJoin us for our upcoming panel discussion on climate change and equity. We invited a group of experts to discuss the District’s response to rising heat sensitivity and flooding east of the Anacostia River.
Read MoreThe September 25th Late Skate event was a roaring success. Over 300 people attended the event. Thank you to Richard Trent (Friends of Anacostia Park), Akiima Price (National Parks Conservation Association) for organizing the event!
Read MoreHappy Wednesday! Join us this Friday for our general meeting with guest speaker, Tommy Wells, Director of the DC Department of Energy and the Environment on.
Read MoreJoin the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) this Thursday, October 14 at 1:00 PM for the bi-annual watershed partners meeting. This event is an opportunity for DOEE partners to network, hear from DOEE staff, share lessons learned, and ask questions.
Read MoreThe next Late Skate event is scheduled for Saturday, October 16 at Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion. The theme will be community ideas around park improvement. Visitors are required to follow strict COVID-19 safety guidelines including mask requirements.
Read MoreThe Flamboyan Foundation announced a $100,000 in grant funds for projects at DC public and public charters schools. Community-based organizations that support that support schools are encouraged to co-apply.
Read MoreJoin us for the next Late Skate event scheduled for Saturday, October 16. The theme will be community ideas around park improvement. Visitors are required to follow strict COVID-19 safety guidelines including mask requirements.
Read MoreHear the latest updates about the 11th Street Bridge Park, a partnership between the Ward 8 non-profit Building Bridges Across the River and the District Department of Transportation.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce the return of the 2021 Late Skate series! Join us for free family fun and bring your grill and chill.
Read MoreYoung people today are especially exposed to high stress levels. Music and meditation in a peaceful place can provide a bit of a respite for our youth.
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