The DC Environmental Network (DCEN) invites you to participate in a meeting with DC decision makers to report back on the findings of the “Next Big Thing” Climate Crisis Conference held earlier this month.
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Commemorate the shortest day and longest night of the year with a hike and candle-lit reflection in the woods of Shepherd Parkway.
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Join us for our general meeting on December 17 for a presentation on the Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Installation Development Plan. Happy holidays and safe travels!
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Living Classrooms is seeking a Kingman Rangers and Facilities Manager to supervise a staff of full-time rangers and oversee facilities for the National Capitol Region team. Learn more and apply today!
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The effects of climate change are becoming more pronounced, including record temperatures, storms, flooding, and more. Join us this upcoming Friday to hear how communities are affected and learn from local experts.
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The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Project is a tribute to writer and abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass. The new bridge will span the Anacostia River, connect Wards 6 and 8, and include improvements enhancing options for multimodal transportation, increasing access for the community, and supporting economic development on both sides of the river.
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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.
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The 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.
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Vaccination 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.
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The 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.
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Join 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.
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Join 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.
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The 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!
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Happy 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.
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Join 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.
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