Selected DC Enviro Groups Active on Clean Water Issues
Anacostia RiverKeeper
The Anacostia Riverkeeper works to protect and restore the Anacostia River and create opportunities for the community to connect to the river. The Anacostia Riverkeeper coordinates the Water Quality network of volunteer monitors and publishes a periodic update on the health of Rock Creek, the Potomac, and the Anacostia.
https://www.anacostiariverkeeper.org
Anacostia Watershed Society
The Anacostia Watershed Society was founded in 1989 by visionary Bob Boone who was determined to ensure that the “Forgotten River” would be forgotten no longer. Over the years, AWS has fought proposals for inappropriate development, held politicians accountable, and worked to advance pioneering public policy in the District, and Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties.
Rock Creek Conservancy
The Rock Creek Conservancy exists to restore the creek and its parklands as a natural oasis for everyone to appreciate and protect.
https://www.rockcreekconservancy.org
Audubon Naturalist Society
The Audubon Naturalist Society inspires residents of the greater Washington area to appreciate, understand, and protect their natural environment through outdoor experiences, education, and advocacy.
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DC Environmental Network
The DC Environmental Network (DCEN) — founded in 1996 — is working with area groups to conduct campaigns on gaining a “green” budget from the DC Council, moving towards zero waste, reducing global warming emissions and advocating for healthy rivers, trees, and wildlife.
https://www.dcenvironmentalnetwork.org
EarthJustice
Earthjustice is the country’s premier non-profit environmental law firm. Locally, they have represented local environmental groups in dozens of successful law suits to protect our air, water and wildlife.
Natural Resources Defense Council
Since 1970, NRDC has worked throughout the country to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. Locally, NRDC lawyers are active on local issues such air and water quality, drinking water, green bank, and water and air quality permits.
Potomac Riverkeeper Network
The mission of the Potomac Riverkeeper Network is to protect the public’s right to clean water in the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and their tributaries. The Network works to stop pollution in order to enhance the safety of our drinking water, protect healthy river habitats, and enhance public use and enjoyment.
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DC Chapter, Sierra Club
The DC Chapter of the Sierra Club conducts at least four major campaigns through its committees: Smart Growth, Clean Energy, Clean Water, and Zero Waste. And unique among local groups, the Chapter is active in local elections, endorsing and supporting “green” candidates.
Trout Unlimited, National Capital Chapter
The National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited is dedicated to the conservation of freshwater streams, rivers, and associated upland habitats for trout, salmon, other aquatic species, and people.
Clean Water Action
Clean Water Action works to protect our environment, health, economic well-being, and community quality of life. They organize strong grassroots groups and coalitions and campaign to elect environmental candidates.
https://www.cleanwateraction.org
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