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Anacostia Riverkeeper



Anacostia Riverkeeper works to protect and restore the Anacostia River for all who live, work and play in the watershed

Anacostia Riverkeeper works to protect and restore the Anacostia River for all who live, work and play in the watershed. Through a combination of outreach, advocacy, and science-based research our programs work to protect the river as well as foster deeper watershed appreciation through community connections. We want you to share our passion for the river today and see the potential it holds for tomorrow!

CLEAN WATERWAYS CLEANUPS
Volunteer trash cleanup events are held throughout the year. Help us work towards a trash-free Anacostia by volunteering at one of our cleanups! Check our events page for upcoming cleanups: anacostiariverkeeper.org/events-calendar/

FRIDAY NIGHT FISHING
Friday Night Fishing is a free, family-friendly, learn-to-fish program. It runs June-August at Diamond Teague Park in Navy Yard. A chance for children and families to encounter the river through catch-and-release fishing.

WATER QUALITY MONITORING
Our community science programs provide up-to-date water quality data to recreators so they can enjoy the Anacostia in a fun and safe environment. Volunteers are training in the Spring, and weekly monitoring runs May-September.

ANACOSTIA RIVER EXPLORERS BOAT TOURS
Pre-scheduled public tours run from April through November. Tours are free, one-hour educational experiences to those interested in an up-close look at the Anacostia River. Private groups can schedule specific dates on our website: anacostiariverkeeper.org/anacostia-river-explorers/

  • Free Admission
  • Educational Programming
  • Open to public
  • Produces public facing events
  • Non-Profit Organization
Group Maximum

20

Length of Tour

1-2 Hours

Metro Station

Navy Yard-Ballpark

Parking

Self

Metro Line

Green

CONTACT

729 8th St SE
Washington, DC 20003
United States

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