“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, (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, (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. (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! (more…)
photo by Nicky Sundt
From AlertDC:
“A Code Red air quality alert has been issued for today, June 29, 2023. This means very poor air quality is expected, which may be unhealthy for people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens. Reduced visibility is expected. Wearing a mask may help limit irritation for those suffering from respiratory illnesses.
Consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them. Additionally, residents can take these steps to reduce exposure: (more…)
Thanks to those who passed on their good news yesterday: “After weeks of radio silence DPW has finally announced which households have been selected to participate in the curbside compost pilot!!!”
From DPW: (more…)
photo by angela n.
UPDATE: “Air Quality Continues to Improve in DC, Air Quality Index Now Downgraded to Code Yellow
This morning, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) announced that the air quality in Washington, DC continues to improve, and the Air Quality Index has now been downgraded to a “Code Yellow.” (more…)
photo by Clif Burns
From the Mayor’s Office:
“This morning, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) issued a “Code Purple” air quality alert for Washington, DC for Thursday, June 8. A Code Purple air quality alert indicates very unhealthy air conditions for the entire public, not just those with respiratory illnesses. In response, Mayor Muriel Bowser has suspended several non-essential citywide services. The following services will be modified: (more…)
PoPville HQ from Airnow.gov:
Kristen sends from Navy Yard:
From Department of Energy & Environment:
“Today’s air quality is extremely unhealthy. Members of the general public may experience health effects & sensitive groups may experience more serious health issues. Some potential effects are heart attacks, irregular heartbeat, aggravated asthma, & decreased lung function. (more…)
