“Dear PoPville,
My DC pilot compost bucket has been stolen 3 of the 5 times I’ve put it out. Read More
photo by nevermindtheend
From DOEE:
“Today, the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) and Call2Recycle, Inc., launched the nation’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) all-battery recycling program that allows District residents, workers, and visitors to safely recycle their household batteries free of charge. Read More
“Proposed NPS plan that includes removal of 1,200 trees.” via Casey Trees
Thanks to J. for passing on from Casey Trees:
“Calling all Casey Trees Advocates – Save Trees in Rock Creek Park
Your Advocacy is Needed TODAY:
Tell the National Park Service (NPS) not to cut down 1,200 trees in Rock Creek Park by submitting comments on their plan to rehabilitate the Rock Creek Golf Course. Your comments are easily submitted through NPS’ online form.
Guidance on how to provide comments and a recommended template are provided further down in this article.
What is Happening: Read More
photo by Jim Havard
“This is the largest environmental settlement in DC history.”
From the Office of the DC Attorney General:
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) will pay over $57 million to resolve allegations that it discharged toxic chemicals into the District’s land and waterways for decades, resulting in the persistent toxic pollution of the Anacostia River. Under the terms of the agreement, Pepco must pay $47 million toward cleaning up the Anacostia River and $10 million in penalties. The company also must clean up contamination at its Buzzard Point and Benning Road facilities and investigate the current and historical environmental impacts of the company’s underground, District-wide system of transformer vaults. Additionally, Pepco will pay for the District to oversee this work. Read More
photo by Larry Handerhan, Eastern Black Rail Bird by Yulia Augustinovich
Thanks to Larry for sharing:
“LeDroit Park’s newest mural is looking good! Located at 3rd and Elm, this marsh bird is called a Black Rail and was painted to honor the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act”
“Dear PoPville,
I saw my first spotted lanternfly this week on Capitol Hill. A reminder to folks to squish them if you find them and to look out for their egg masses, which typically appear in September. Also, if you’ve got tree-of-heaven in your yard, Read More
Thanks to Victoria for sending from Adams Morgan: “Caught feeling mix of fully supporting the message, while also being perfectly creeped out. Better break down those boxes…”
“Dear PoPville,
I have a question about the compost pilot program. We were accepted at my house for the pilot and received the welcome pack in the mail. But, Read More
photo by Jim Havard
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), and partners from the Anacostia Riverkeeper invite District residents to celebrate progress toward a swimmable Anacostia River at an event on Saturday, July 8 at 12:00 p.m. The event will give residents a rare chance to swim in and reconnect with the Anacostia River while making history at the first permitted swim event in the Anacostia River in more than 50 years. The free community event, Splash, is open to all individuals aged 18 and older who know how to swim. Read More
“Dear PoPville,
Our neighbor has been consistently littering out of his car. Something had to be done. A few of us were outside and a number of us caught this on video. Sent a nice message to our neighbor.
Hope this helps our neighbor to do better and be better! Read More
