Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

River Revival

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 28, 2021

1. River Revival Marker

Inscription. Wetlands like those pictured here once functioned as a natural filtering system for the Anacostia River, but development in the region led to the destruction and infill of almost all of the river's wetlands. These restored wetlands near Greenbelt, Maryland are part of an ongoing effort to reestablish wetlands in the Anacostia River watershed.

Erected by Capitol Riverfront.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 38° 52.377′ N, 77° 0.008′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker is on Anacostia Riverwalk Trail just east of 4th Street Southeast, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1492 4th St SE, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mildred Belle (within shouting distance of this marker); The River in Focus (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Radio Towers (about 300 feet away); Crane Runway (about 400 feet away); Lumber Shed - Movement of Materials (about 400 feet away); Boiler House (about 400 feet away); USS Balao (SS-285)

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(about 400 feet away); The Lumber Shed Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 28, 2021

2. River Revival Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.