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“DOEE has launched a community pilot program to allow citizens to document violations of DC’s Anti Idling law”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Erin

“Dear PoPville,

DOEE has launched a community pilot program to allow citizens to document violations of DC’s Anti Idling law with photos and submit the case for enforcement.”

From DOEE:

“DOEE is initiating a Community Engine Idling Enforcement Pilot Program to test the feasibility of expanding opportunities for District residents to assist in improving air quality. Under the program, community members desiring to report violations of the engine idling regulations will use the District of Columbia 311 Mobile App (DC311 App) to report and submit information about violations in a manner that will allow for civil enforcement of the regulations. Prior to filing an engine idling violation report, please refer to these guidelines to ensure that the submission has the information necessary for a proper review and entry into the enforcement process. (more…)

“Does anyone have experience with getting bayscaping installed through this program, and have a contact and/or process they could share?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I applied for a home audit through DC’s awesome RiverSmart Homes program, and after about a 5 month wait last year, an auditor came to check out my property and let me know which subsidized programs I was eligible for. I signed what I thought was a commitment letter after that (basically you’re asserting that if you receive the subsidized services, you agree to pay for and then maintain them), but it’s been over a year and I haven’t heard anything. (more…)

“Businesses propping doors open with the AC blasting”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was walking in the Union Market area today (Sunday, July 24, high temperature of 98 degrees) and came across 2 businesses with propped doors and AC blasting. So I decided to go in and talk to them. I started off by saying how much I enjoy all the businesses in the area and root for their success. I then asked them if they would consider closing their door while the AC is running. (more…)

Earth Day Protest at the Wilson Building

By Prince Of Petworth

E writes: “earth day protest in front of dc gov building on pennsylvania street.”

Dave Statter reported: “According to @dcfireems radio traffic a protestor has attached themselves to the outside of the Wilson Building at 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. (more…)

“group of protestors have 395 shut down”

By Prince Of Petworth

Update: “MPD reports the first amendment activity has cleared on I-395 at the 7th Street Ramp and the associated road closure is now open.”

Shelby writes at 8:38am: “looks like a group of protestors have 395 shut down”

From a press release:

“Dr. Rose Abramoff (a US climate change scientist and member of Scientist Rebellion), Declare Emergency and their supporters blocked I-395 (at the 7th St SW overpass) in Washington DC. (more…)

Signs of the Times

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Paul for sending Friday: “DC Water is doing some emergency repair work on 5th & A Streets, SE, and put up the “Planet Shift Ahead” warning sign. Never thought of DC Water as having much of a sense of humor.”

Guerilla environmental sign or does ‘planet shift’ have some other meanings?

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