Enjoy and Explore the Anacostia River
The Anacostia River is a tributary of Washington DC's more famous river, the Potomac. The Anacostia has many opportunities for recreation. Below you can also learn more about how to protect this natural resource.
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- Anacostia River Recreation
- Anacostia River Conservation
- Anacostia River News
- Anacostia River Books
- Anacostia Watershed Maps
- River Lover Delights
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Anacostia River Recreation
Enjoy your local river
- National Arboretum
- On the banks of the Anacostia River, the beautiful grounds of the Arboretum also feature a koi pond, a duck pond and the old capitol columns. The U.S. National Arboretum is dedicated to improving the environment by developing and promoting improved floral and landscape plants and new technologies.
- Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
- Across the Anacostia from the National Arboretum, visit Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens for the water lilies and lotus blossoms. You may even see a great blue heron.
- Bladensburg Waterfront Park
- Nestled among the Port Towns of Bladensburg, Colmar Manor and Cottage City, the revitalized Bladensburg Waterfront Park is located on the Anacostia River. Boat rentals and free boat tours are available.
Anacostia River Conservation
Making our river better
- Anacostia Watershed Society
- Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) is the premiere conservation group for the Anacostia River.
- Earth Conservation Corps
- Earth Conservation Corps runs service projects on the Anacostia River and in neighborhoods in the watershed with a team out-of-school young people ages 17-25.
Anacostia River News
- Second car in 2 days lands in Anacostia River
- A car has ended up in the Anacostia River for the second time in two days. Fire department spokesman...
- DC Council approves same-sex marriage
- Both have cited the wills of their constituencies in overwhelmingly black DC neighborhoods east of t...
- About Washington Post AIDS funding investigation
- The Post found that 6 percent of the grant money went to groups in wards 7 and 8, east of the Anacos...
Anacostia River Books
![Characterization of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in urban stormwater runoff flowing into the tidal Anacostia River, Washington, DC, USA [An article from: Environmental Pollution]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FYG4STACL._SL75_.jpg)
Anacostia Watershed Maps
- Map of the Anacostia Watershed
- If you live in the Anacostia watershed, chances are the run-off from your streets ends up in the river.
- Hickey Run Subwatershed Map
- Hickey Run is a tributary of the Anacostia. Its watershed is comprised of several Northeast Washington neighborhoods, including Ivy City, Trinidad and Woodridge.
River Lover Delights
For Anglers, Paddlers and other River Enthusiasts
Looking to go out and enjoy your hometown river? Whether you enjoy fishing or paddling, we have what you need here.
- River Lover Delights
- An online store for anglers, paddlers and other river lovers.
Anacostia River on CafePress
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- Selected books and gift items relating to Washington DC, including travel guidebooks, the District's flag and official Washington Redskins merchandise. We also offer restaurant certificates for eateries such as Ben's Chili Bowl and Kelly's Ellis Island.
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