Environment

“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.”

By Prince Of Petworth


“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.

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“Pepco will pay over $57 million to resolve allegations that it discharged toxic chemicals into the District’s land and waterways”

By Prince Of Petworth


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. (more…)

Great New Mural in LeDroit Park by Yulia Augustinovich

By Prince Of Petworth


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”

“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.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“A Code Red air quality alert has been issued for today”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

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