Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
An Anacostia River That's Clean Doesn't Have to be a Dream
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 15, 2018
1. An Anacostia River That's Clean Doesn't Have to be a Dream Marker
When litter's on the ground, and the rain falls down, it ends up in the Anacostia River. So when you take your last drag, or you just have a bag, please do your part and don't litter.
Earth Conservation Corps • Youth development through environmental service
Monique Johnson Anacostia River Center, 1520 1st St, S.E., Washington, DC 20003
www.earthconservationcorps.org
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Here, in 1992, a city dump and a crumbling pump house framed one of America's most polluted rivers. A love of nature inspired nine teenagers to wade into the foul water and start to clean up the mess. Others soon joined. Today an extraordinary, growing coalition is creating a River of Hope.
In 2010, the District, Maryland and EPA legislated the Anacostia as the nation's first interstate river to regulate trash as a pollutant with a total maximum daily load (TMDL.)
Erected by Earth Conservation Corps.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.
Location. 38° 52.284′ N, 77° 0.342′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Return of Indigenous Plants and Wildlife (here, next to this marker); Frank Oliver Howard (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walter Perry Johnson (about 700 feet away); Women Playing Baseball / Bob Wolff (about 700 feet away); Joshua (Josh) Gibson (about 700 feet away); Racing Presidents Visit the Library of Congress (about 700 feet away); Presidential Fans / Fans! / Congressional Baseball Game (about 700 feet away); 2005 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 15, 2018
2. An Anacostia River That's Clean Doesn't Have to be a Dream Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
